Chimayo Purse with Thunderbird Plate – Navajo, c.1940s 12-20-23 has a cool factor to

has a cool factor to it

it has been worn in just the right way

A soft cream tee from the 1980s

likely made as a personal piece to take home

Really worn in

Chimayo Purse with Thunderbird Plate – Navajo, c.1940s 12-20-23 has a cool factor to6" x 6" Complete with its original box and period description sheet. A Chimayo purse clearly made for sale as a souvenirand you can feel that moment in time very strongly. Woven carefully, meant to travel, meant to be chosen and taken home. The calm, restrained color palette feels surprisingly modern even now. Not just an object, but a small record of how Navajo weaving entered everyday lifequietly, politely, and with intention.