A Brief Introduction of Navajo Art and Craft

A storied culture that began more than 500 years back, the Navajo people got their name from the phrase Teva Navahu; which means “highly-cultivated lands”. This designation seems rather apt, especially given that we now know that they are widely considered the largest of all Native American Indian tribes in the entire world.

Navajo Art & Craft
Najavo art is incredibly beautiful and their craft talent is special. Native American cultures portray a colorful and varied heritage through their fine arts and crafts. Many of the designs and symbols prominent in Native American craftwork represent ideas that are important to their culture. Images of crops, rain, feathers, lightning, animals and other nature symbols are prominent in Native American art.

For centuries, Native American crafts have been used in religious ceremonies, to barter for trade or for their utility, as a functional part of everyday life. Through the centuries, new ideas, changing markets, and the introduction of new tools and materials have greatly influenced the development of their artistry. Basketry and pottery are some of the oldest and most functional of Native American crafts. Silverwork, painting on paper and commercial sand paintings are newer art forms that have been driven by European influences and developing markets.

The Navajo people have been recognized as a nation of extraordinary artists both in arts and crafts. The Navajo women weave beautiful blankets expressing warmth, earth colors, and unique designs. These designs often depict earth-like patterns and figures of Navajo spiritual significance.

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