Navajo Sandpainting Rug by Dennis Long.

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Sandpaintings were originally done for ceremonial purposes. Because of the sacred nature of the images the few weavers who do sandpainting rugs today often have the rug blessed by their tribal medicine man.

Navajo Tree of Life Rug by Louise Begay.

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The Tree of Life design first appeared around the 1900's and although the history of the pattern is unclear it may have originated from a sandpainting design.

Raised Outline Burntwater Rug by Marilyn and Scott George.

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Burntwater Navajo rugs feature a bordered pattern with central, terraced diamonds. This intricate pattern combined with the raised outline style makes for a true show piece.

Raised Outline Navajo Rug by Susie Begay.

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Pastel colors in a raised outline pattern rug by Navajo weaver Susie Begay.

Raised Outline Storm Pattern Navajo Rug by Pricilla Nez.

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Raised outline Navajo rugs feature a raised three-dimensional ridge along the edges of the design elements. Ridges occur only on one side of the rug giving it a definite front and back.