Featured in this lot is this Navajo old crystal trading post banded rug, circa 1930's. The rug features a wonderfully crafted crystal design with bands and a tight weave. Originally, the Old Crystal trading post was established in 1894 in a remote part of the Navajo Reservation, southwest of Two Grey Hills and northwest of Gallup. In 1896, J.B. Moore purchased an interest in the trading post and re-named it Crystal after a pure sparkling mountain spring that was in the area. Due to the remoteness of the trading post, he started using a mail order catalog to sell his rugs to the Eastern market. The first catalog came out in 1903 and another came out in 1911. He left the reservation in 1911. During his stay at Crystal, he greatly influenced the change in styles of Navajo rugs being produced at the Crystal Trading Post. The condition of this rug is good, with wear that is consistent with the age of the rug. The measurements of this rug are 67" x 39 1/2".

For a complete representation of condition please review pictures. Some items may have additional images, if so please visit our website directly. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition. Shipping info is clearly stated on LA and our website diretly, please do not use LA messanger for shipping quotes.