Navajo Weaving: Sharing the Technique & Tradition, Part 1 (1998)

Navajo Weaving: Sharing the Technique and Tradition
Part 1 of 2
Workshop instructor: Angie Walker Maloney
Assistant: Susanne Clark
(Yarn Barn, 1998)
Running Times: 1 Hour, 30 Minutes (Part 1); 2 Hours, 15 Minutes (Part 2)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This comprehensive video workshop begins with an introduction to your instructors and personal remarks by Navajo weaver, Angie Walker Maloney. You’ll learn about looms, tools, yarn and equipment. Then you will learn how to spin and ply edging cord (just in case you want to make your own), prepare the warp, apply the edging cord, secure the warp to the loom and make the heddles. As the weaving instruction begins, you will learn how to use the loom, create the sheds, and use the tools. The section on “Planning a Rug Design” will acquaint you with things you should think about before planning your own rug. This section includes specific instruction on weaving a design that reverses at the center of the rug. As you begin weaving, you will learn the secret of laying in the first row, and how to weave from the top down. You will learn how to weave stripes, vertical lines (by interlocking wefts on the same row), squares or blocks, diagonals and diamonds. Once you learn these techniques you’ll be ready to plan and weave a rug design of your choice. You will learn many tips and solutions to potential problems throughout the video. And, Angie’s method of finishing a rug the Navajo way is magic! All this plus stories, traditions and rugs that will inspire.
PREREQUISITES
A desire and willingness to learn. No previous weaving experience is necessary.
MATERIALS NEEDED
A detailed list of materials needed is included on a written insert.
YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Navajo weaver Angie Walker Maloney began weaving when she was 5. Her work is included in many public and private collections, including the Kennedy Collection and the Smithsonian. Susanne Clark, an Anglo weaver, has been an on-going student of Angie’s since 1992. She has developed a style of her own, using Navajo techniques, and has received awards for her rugs at regional weaving competitions. They spent many hours collaborating on the presentation of Navajo weaving for this unique instructional video. Their main objective - to preserve the process and honor the tradition.
Running time 231 minutes.
Produced for Yarn Barn by Victorian Video Productions; Executive Producer Nancy Harvey.
©1998-Yarn Barn, 930 Massachusetts; Lawrence, KS 66044; All Rights Reserved; ISBN # 0936225-48-3
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[@terrylynncarefoot6408]

I was a student of Angie at Colorado school. What a wonderful time. She is a great teacher. I am still weaving rugs 20 some years later

[@lauranicholls9421]

I really love the bird rug. I think it’s fantastic It takes dedication to weave a rug. Thanks for sharing.... 🐑

[@Ilovethebush]

Thank you so very much for taking the time to make a full step-by-step instructional video. I am also learning Peruvian 'frameless' weaving.

[@Linda-gj7vb]

Ya teh, Angie. Thank you for such a lovely class! I lived near Crownpoint for 5 years, as school counselor at the boarding school there. How I wish now that I had spent more time learning the Navajo way of weaving and spinning! I so miss the stories, the way the women teachers laughed in the school halls, and the children. And the very subtle joking! Ahéhee' Linda Kerth

[@mabelbowen25]

I have been looking for videos with this level of instruction. Thank you for sharing!

[@estherpacheco1462]

Would someone weave a rug for a customer?

[@estherpacheco1462]

I have searched for a turquoise rug with a red thunderbird in the center.

[@gailstringer1158]

Wow - warping is so much work!

[@raihhaloyalteayaahla9843]

I punch needle, and soon to be rug tufting. I admire and respect this so much. Thank you for this video. So much respect. Beautful work.

[@dynamicguy202]

Awesome adventure Thanks for taking me there. Eric, Bonnie, Chris and Michelle🤦🏽‍♀️😖

[@CreatingwithWinglessAngel]

I love the carding rolags, prepping the wool, using the spindle to make roving into yarn. I am considering a loom to weave or get card weavers, both sound exciting to do.

[@borgiawasem385]

Thank you so much for this invaluable information!

[@ulrikakarlstrand3074]

Thankyou so much for sharing this interesting video!

[@weldagirl]

Great video. I see comments regarding the availability of frames. I would suggest you find an engineering company in your area and show them the appropriate part of video on it's construction. I'm am engineer (welder) and this is quite a straightforward project. Any welding company should be able to help you. Or use plumbing components perhaps, for a DIY version?

[@cwilliams7017]

There's a lot of tension. Pvc may not be good. Otherwise, good idea.

[@lindaglasser5189]

My daughter wishes to learn how to set up a frame for weaving. Any suggestions?

[@ZakKohler]

​@@cwilliams7017plumbing can be iron pipe

[@noeraldinkabam]

35:43 This can not be done with cats in the room. It would be chaos! 😂

[@hollyholyan4254]

Hello Angie. Are you teaching weaving some where? I would like to take your class.

[@michaelcordova8432]

Me too. Id like to learn.

[@deebegay6939]

She didn't do the navajo ply for the edging cord

[@katiesteele9495]

What a treasure for those of us wanting to learn. Does anyone know of a source to purchase a loom similar to those used in this class?

[@cwilliams7017]

Mark desceeny has a web site. Or weaving in beauty. For traditional wooden ones. You can also make them. Angie's husband makes the iron ones,,,I think he probably still does,,, you can probably find her.

[@katiesteele9495]

@@cwilliams7017 Thank you! I'd like to be able to weave up to 3 feet wide; so, the only way I might find one is to make one myself but I will continue to search with the names you have shared.

[@shelbyjackson8403]

There's a navajo weaving store downtown gallup (weaving in Beauty) they sell everything from the loom to the navajo dyed yarn made from plants.

[@katiesteele9495]

@@shelbyjackson8403 Thank you

[@shelbyjackson8403]

They also do lessons at the local library for navajo weaving here in gallup and they have a course at the NTU for navajo arts weaving is one of them.

[@sharonsolms7015]

Are the looms as shown in the video for sale somewhere? Metal posts, sturdy but light weight structure?

[@cwilliams7017]

Her husband used to make them. Maybe still does. You may be able to Google her in tuba city. Or find plans for a wooden one.

[@agneshosni4787]

What yarn was used before sheep were introduced? I’m assuming sheep weren’t native.

[@stitchedscorpio]

the Navajo Churro sheep was native to the area!

[@estherpacheco1462]

Can someone teach me how to weave?

[@oakmaiden2133]

I wouldn’t give them to the Smithsonian. They have a habit of losing items. LOAN them to museums for display and when they don’t want to display, take them back.

[@CarrieMtn]

I purchased this DVD and a book just a few years ago. I believe it is still copyrighted.