Navajo Single Diamond Twill Saddle Blanket

ca. 1950 - 1970

31" H x 32" W

Hand Woven with Diamond Motif Design and with Corner Tassles in Dark Brown, Black, White and Orange Colors

In Good Condition with Minor Moth Damage as Pictured

Navajo Single Diamond Twill Saddle Blanket is a traditional Diné (Navajo) woven textile specifically designed as a single saddle blanket, featuring a diamond twill weave structure. This is a specific weaving technique that creates a thicker, more durable fabric with distinctive diagonal lines forming repeating diamond (or sometimes "bird's eye") patterns. Twill weaves "float" the weft over two or more warps, producing a stronger textile than basic tapestry weave and rich geometric designs in contrasting colors.