This pattern is referred to as the "Storm Pattern". It was originally featured in J.B. Moore's 1903 - 1911 catalog. Each rug in the catalog are referred to by Navajo weaving aficionados as "plate rugs". The storm pattern is "plate XXVIII" (28). One of the few Navajo weavings that has some mythological meaning within the design. Briefly: the four sacred mountains are connected to the "center of their being" by lightening bolts, with protective arrows on the side. Often a stylized water bug and corn are featured in the center of each end, signifying food and water. This piece is woven using commercial yarn and is 40" x 57" in size, appears to be a 1960-70's model. Below is a copy of the page in Moore's catalog of plate XXVII.
This pattern is referred to as the "Storm Pattern". It was originally featured in J.B. Moore's 1903 - 1911 catalog. Each rug in the catalog are referred to by Navajo weaving aficionados as "plate rugs". The storm pattern is "plate XXVIII" (28). One of the few Navajo weavings that has some mythological meaning within the design. Briefly: the four sacred mountains are connected to the "center of their being" by lightening bolts, with protective arrows on the side. Often a stylized water bug and corn are featured in the center of each end, signifying food and water. This piece is woven using commercial yarn and is 40" x 57" in size, appears to be a 1960-70's model. Below is a copy of the page in Moore's catalog of plate XXVII.