Ben Leroux

Have you ever looked at a larger old Navajo rug and wondered, what are those white dots going across the weaving from side to side? Some may think it is a damaged area or weaver mistake and remove them. These are weavers sew lines. As far as i know along with "Lazy Lines" (to be discussed at a later time) were very important. Say a weaver lived in a hogan and was able to fit maybe an eight foot wide loom into her hogan but was not able to fit one that was maybe ten foot hi

Here is a Hubbell Revival 3rd phase c.1920's that was sent to me. This Navajo weaving is very important to it's owner. It was his fathers weaving that was part of the family cabin. Even though the weaving will take around 2/3 the cost to restore/resurrect as the cost to replace, it has a special meaning to this gentleman and as we all know no two Navajo weavings are the same. #navajo #restore #clean #rug #weaving #Arizona #NewMexico #repair #Colorado

I want to thank The Daughters of The American Revolution, for inviting me to talk about Navajo weaving/rug restorations and history. What a neat organization. I was very impressed by their kind hearts and donations to such great causes. #Arizona #navajo #rug #weaving #restore #clean #repair

This question is one for the ages. Most of all from clients who may have inherited or purchased a weaving at a yard sale with little or no records. With 27 years in the cleaning and restorations of Navajo Rugs I have a very good eye and feel for different breeds and how a wool may have been processed into weaving yarn. The largest amount of Navajo reproductions come from our neighbors to the south (Mexico). If you have traveled around in Mexico you will notice that livestoc