Collection - Large Navajo Floor Rugs

Learn about authentic large Navajo floor rugs with these videos by Medicine Man Gallery CEO, Dr. J. Mark Sublette.

Large Navajo floor rugs: An introduction to these rare monumental Navajo weavings

Dr. J. Mark Sublette, CEO of Medicine Man Gallery in Tucson, Arizona introduces you to large vintage Navajo rugs. These antique Navajo rugs were often made on commission by weavers and are rare finds for the collector. These rugs were woven on huge looms that could sometimes reach over 20 feet long. Large Navajo floor rugs were a common sight at World Fairs, with over a million people walking over them during the course of the fair.

The proper care of Navajo rugs and blankets

Large antique Navajo rugs tend to be very sturdy, as they were woven for use on the floor. That being said, it is important to know how to properly care for a vintage Navajo rug, including the dos and dont’s of vacuuming these rare weavings. In this video, Dr. J. Mark Sublette, CEO of Tucson’s Medicine Man Gallery, will discuss how to care for your Navajo rugs and blankets as well as the proper placement in your home to avoid sun damage.

Read about authentic Navajo rugs in these articles from Medicine Man Gallery

**Collecting Navajo Rugs from Native American Art magazine**

In this article, Dr. J. Mark Sublette discusses the history of the diverse styles of Navajo rugs, including those from trading posts where large Navajo floor rugs were often made, including Ganado, Klagetoh, Chinle, and Wide Ruins. Read more...

Navajo Rugs and Blankets at Medicine Man Gallery

**Navajo Rugs-Part 1 from Western Art Collector magazine**

In this article, Dr. J. Mark Sublette of Medicine Man Gallery provides an overview of Navajo weaving, including information on Lorenzo Hubbell, former proprietor of both the Ganado and Klagetoh trading posts and J.B. Moore of the Crystal trading post - all places were large Navajo floor rugs were regularly commissioned.Read more...

The Medicine Man Gallery in Tucson, AZ, has one of the largest collections of antique Navajo rugs in the United States, including large floor rugs measuring over 10 feet in length. All vintage Navajo rugs have been authenticated by Dr. J. Mark Sublette, a leading expert on Navajo rugs and blankets.