Featured in this lot is this Navajo Chinle Double Saddle Blanket Hand Woven Rug, circa 1940's - 1960s. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that features a beautifully decorated banded design of red, black and cream colours. Grey coloured loop tassels are at each corner. 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 31.5"w x 61"L, weight is 3lb, 10oz.