Storm Pattern

A well-known Navajo rug style often associated with the western reservation, the Storm Pattern appears to have originated at the Crystal Trading Post. The trader there, J. B. Moore, published several catalogs and sales leaflets at the beginning of the twentieth century. His “Plate IX”, obviously a Storm Pattern but not labeled as such, was first printed between 1903 and 1911.

The Storm Pattern is not built around a central diamond, but is a very recognizable geometric composition with a strong, often rectangular central element connected by diagonal stepped lines to elements in each of the four corners. This design is said to be highly symbolic and associated with the all-important rainstorms in the growing season. Individual components include representations of the Navajos’ four sacred mountains, lightning bolts, snowflakes and waterbugs. Storm Pattern rugs are woven in an unlimited variety of colors.

Notable contemporary Storm Pattern weavers include Tina Conn, Lily Touchin, Betty Ann Nez, Elizabeth Tso, Lucinda Jody and Betty Lou Begay.

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Storm Pattern runner circa 1930s
$11,500.00

O5871

Storm Pattern

circa 1930s

Size: 6' 6" x 11' 10"

Storm Patter by Betty Ann Nez
$6,500.00

W4749

Storm Pattern

by Betty Ann Nez

Size: 60" x 85"

Storm pattern by Sarah Tisi
$4,800.00

W4751

Storm Pattern

by Sarah Tisi

Size: 38" x 61"

storm pattern earth tone colors
$2,600.00

W4740

Storm Pattern

by Roselyn Begay

Size: 35 1/2" x 58"

Navajo Runner
$890.00

W4725

Three-in-One Runner

by Sarah Tisi

Size: 12" x 49"

storm pattern
$1,800.00

W4701

Storm Pattern

by Susie Mike

Size: 40" x 56"

storm pattern by Betty Ann Nez
$1,900.00

W4679

Storm Pattern

by Betty Ann Nez

Size: 36" x 60"

Storm Pattern
$3,500.00

W4677

Storm Pattern

by Merlissa Yazzie

Size: 62" x 76"

Storm Pattern
$3,200.00

W4676

Storm Pattern

by Susie Nez

Size: 59" x 75"

Storm Pattern by Susie Mike
$2,500.00

W4700

Storm Pattern

by Susie Mike

Size: 39" x 63"

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