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North America
The Navajo people, related to the Apache, have been weaving beautiful flat-weaves for centuries. Today, they live on reservations in northeastern Arizona and parts of New Mexico and Utah. Their income mainly comes from herding and hunting. They are also known for their craftwork such as pottery, baskets, silver jewelry and blankets.
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Some of their earlier rug designs, now only found in museums, have beautiful patterns that resemble those of Caucasian styles. Unfortunately, the arrival of the railroad in the late 1800s brought many non-native influences to the traditional Navajo way of life, including new patterns in rugs designed to suit the growing needs of the American market. Today, only a small percentage of Navajo people weave regularly for an income. |
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