Featured in this lot is a Navajo Two Grey Hills wool rug, circa 1970s. The Two Grey Hills style was started in 1914, by George Bloomfield and Ed Davis at the Toadlena and Two Grey Hills Trading Post. These Navajo rugs are characterized by natural browns, tan, gray, ivory, white, and black. It is not unusual for the blacks to be oven-dyed. Very rarely, small amounts of red, orange or blue are used. The patterns usually have a central diamond motif and intricate patterns. The Two Grey Hills weavings are noted for their high quality construction. The trading post is located in northwest New Mexico, south of Shiprock and northeast of the Crystal area. This rug features a a brown and light grey field with medallion made from black, white, grey and brown. The rug presents a spirit line in the corner of the border; Some Navajo rugs, particularly those with borders, may include a "spirit line," a deliberate imperfection intended to allow the spirit of the weaver to escape the rug. The condition of this Navajo rug is well preserved with no obvious signs of damage and shows a well preserved overall condition. The measurements of this rug are 40" x 30 1/2". The thread count of this rug is 360 threads per square inch.*