Contemporary Freestyle Navajo Rug by Virginia Tracy GICL The essays in this book

The essays in this book bear witness to our ongoing fascination with the great cactus and the plant's unusual characteristics

this puzzle brings the landscape home—one piece at a time

Practical information – tips on how to get there and get around

combines overlay silversmithing with meaningful symbolism

Contemporary Freestyle Navajo Rug by Virginia Tracy GICL The essays in this bookHandwoven by Din (Navajo) weaver Virginia Tracy of Ganado, Arizona, this contemporary freestyle Navajo rug reflects both personal storytelling and traditional weaving practice, woven from hand spun Navajo Churro wool sourced from Hubbell Trading Post and family flocks, with pink tones created using cochineal dye. At the center of the weaving, Virginia includes the Spider Woman cross, a symbol representing Spider Woman, the Navajo deity who taught the