Featured in this lot is this Hand Woven Navajo Banded "Dazzler" Double Saddle Blanket Rug, circa 1940s - 1960s. The blanket features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that shows iconic dazzler sharp chevrons that create a vibrant optical illusion or "dazzling" effect. In this "banded" variation, these dynamic geometric figures are contained within distinct horizontal panels or stripes across the textile in alternating colours of red, grey-ish brown and cream. Ends are finished in cream coloured tassels. Navajo weavers have been producing numerous examples of Saddle Blankets from around 1880 to the present. These types of Blankets have also been used as Rugs for many years. Single Saddle Blankets are usually about thirty inches square. Double Saddle Blankets are meant to be folded in half, and are about thirty by sixty inches. A good portion of the Saddle Blankets were woven using a twill weave because it is stronger and thicker. Good Navajo Saddle Blankets used as a saddle blanket last in excess of 30 years. The condition of this Navajo Saddle Blanket is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this rug are 30"W x 58"L, weight is 2lb, 8oz.