Featured in this lot is this Navajo, banded chevron, Chinle trading post rug, circa 1950's-1960's. The Chinle pattern originates from the town of Chinle at the mouth of Canyon de Chelly. The Chinle style was developed by Mary Cabot Wheelwright and Cozy McSparron, a trader at Chinle. They sought to revive weaving using classic period designs with vegetal dyes. The Chinle characteristics are horizontal bands containing Chevrons, Chinle Stars, Squash Blossoms, and Diamonds in muted colors of gold, green, tan, off-white, and pink. This rug, in particular, shows a nice, tight hand woven weave and gorgeous coloring in all natural spun, 100% wool with natural aniline dyes. The overall condition of this rug is good, with only one of the tassels missing. The measurements of this Navajo Chinle rug are 60" x 31".