The Navajo blanket-weaving tradition dates back centuries. Before Turtle Island (North America) was colonized by white settlers, the Navajo wove blankets and other wearables for both people and horses and traded them with other Indigenous clans.
With their bold, colorful, geometric patterns, these items were treasured and highly sought after. Even today, traditional Navajo woven blankets, rugs, and other textiles are a key source of income for Navajo makers.