2 Small Framed Rugs (Southwest?)

I just purchased these two framed rugs and I really know nothing about them. I would appreciate any information or comments. I purchased them in AZ and they were framed in Newport Beach, CA (in case that is helpful info). These are my first rug purchases. Thank you!

 

The internet is full of great resources.
Here are a few starting points.

https://weavinginbeauty.com/navajo-rug-101/how-to-identify-navajo-textiles

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnd4QD3Pv1g0x-SPheeR71jbpn8_CwN5Y

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7C365BAA02A115DB

James.

 

most likely mid century Chimayo weaving ...

 

@Taupou , will have good information on these too!

 

What size are they? They look like placemats instead of rugs.

 

They look like samples. You see them a lot in museum gift shops.

 

The textiles in question are a good "learning experience," in that they are excellent examples of what to watch out for. Because, unfortunately in this case, most of the value lies in the frames, rather than the weaving.

It all depends, though, in what one is looking for. If the only purpose is to find something with decorative value, then buy whatever attracts your attention, and that you want to live with. If, however, the purpose is resale or possible investment, you'll want to look for rugs that have some potential to actually increase, or at least maintain, some value. In terms of "Southwest style," that means Navajo, which are all handmade, one-of-a-kind, Native American art pieces.

To a lesser extent, some weaving from the Chimayo region of New Mexico may fit that category, but these are not from Chimayo. Chimayo weavings are not Native American, they are Hispanic, woven on horizontal floor looms, like the rest of the non-Navajo world uses. They will have wool warp, however, and are considered part of the Spanish Colonial Art heritage of northern New Mexico.

The fact that these appear to be cotton, have a thick outside warp, and fringe on both ends, show these are neither Navajo nor Chimayo. A search for "Navajo weaving" on the top of this page, will show past posts that give more details about this topic.

 

I'm still learning.......thanks @Taupou !!!

( & I've had Chimayo weavings.........so...slow learner , I guess ! )

 

Thanks for all of the valuable information. Luckily, they were cheap and I had thought "Well the frames are worth more than that!" I wouldn't take a big risk in area where I know absolutely nothing. It is interesting to see the things people will pay to have framed. Thanks!