Navajo Rug Weaver Doll

Navajo Rug Weaving Doll

This doll is set up very much like a Navajo rug weaver would work at her loom. She is probably dressed more elegantly but the baby in the cradleboard to her left and the setup of the loom is very authentic.

The loom is …

Navajo Rug Weaving Loom

Looking down on this doll you can see the infant in the cradleboard more clearly. The weavers hair is done up in the traditional bun. The loom must be strong enough to hold the warps under considerable tension.

The only tools required to make …

Infant in Cradleboard

Navajo weavers are always female and many were/are “work at home” moms.

Front of the Loom

Weaving is always done from the back side of the loom. The side you see in this picture will be “up” when the rug is placed on the floor.

You can see how the heddle is attached with string to every other warp thread …