r/Navajo • u/_chkn_ • 27d ago

Rug dresses

Yá'át'ééh y'all! I really love and appreciate rug dresses. I would like to have one some day, but I am no spring chicken and I haven't seen any rug dresses made for larger women (tall and sturdy). Does anyone have resources for this? I grew up in TC in Arizona so that's what's close to me if anyone has any leads (vendors and photos).

Thank you, ahéhee.

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u/Expensive_Donkey_748 27d ago

Rug dresses are obviously very time consuming to make so I've mostly seen weavers making them for their family. I would have to really ask around to find someone willing to accept a commission to make one. A larger one would be even more expensive with the increase in time x materials. You didn't mention in your post but are you Navajo? What's your clan/where are you from?

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u/_chkn_ 27d ago

I'm Todích'íí'nii from Tuba. My grandmother used to have connections but she just left the rez recently to be taken care of my family elsewhere.

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u/Expensive_Donkey_748 9d ago

@cheiiarts's (on IG) mom is selling a rug dress for $700 and is open for custom orders

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u/ArtichokeHeartAttack 21d ago

One of the weavers I follow on Instagram (Gilbert Nez Begay, @hastiinbegay) makes beautiful rug dresses and shows his process. 

Disclaimer: I’m not Diné, but I do do some weaving and his work looks great.