Antique Navajo Transitional Blanket, Rug, 1890 - 1900 57.5" x 74" For Sale

Antique Transitional Navajo blanket/ rug dating from 1890 to 1900. Hand made in northeast Arizona the rug features a red background with serrated diamonds of cream, burnt red, and black. The rug is woven very tight free form holes, stains and mothing. The top and bottom edges are secured with a single red yarn. The selvage on the sides is intact and does not show yarn sprouts or raveling. The last photo shows reverse side fading where the cream yellow acccent color has faded the most. Displays beautifully.