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 Navajo Weavings by Kent McManis 2009 Paperback Reprint  US $14.95
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 Southwestern Woven 8x11 Area Rug Navajo Burgundy US $79.99
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 Southwestern Woven 4x6 Area Rug Navajo BLUE US $24.99
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 NEW Weaving a World Textiles and the Navajo Way of See US $19.53
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 Navajo Wool Rug US $400.00
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 The Tom Russell Band Raw Vision The Tom Russell Band 1984 1994 CD US $12.08
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 Authentic Navajo Indian Weaving Rug Striking Colors US $295.00
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 navajo blanket rug saddle blanket US $52.77
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 INDIAN WEAVER Vintage Vegetable Crate Label US $14.99
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 Mayatex Saddle Blanket Wool Western Navajo 32x64 Brown US $54.95
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 Mayatex Saddle Blanket Wool Western Navajo 32x64 Blue US $54.95
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 Mayatex Saddle Horse Blanket Wool Navajo Pad 32x64 Sand US $54.95
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 Mayatex Saddle Blanket Wool Western Navajo 36x68 Blue US $59.95
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 Mayatex Saddle Horse Blanket Wool Navajo Pad 36x68 Sand US $59.95
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 Ye Olde Curiosity Shop post card lithograph 1940s US $6.99
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 Navajo Dead Pawn Two Grey Hills rug US $400.00
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 Southwest Style Flat Weave Rug 6x9 Purchased at Indian Territory US $499.99
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 NAVAJO INDIAN RUG BLANKET CHIEFS w TAG TOH ATIN GALLERY US $3,099.99
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 Tom Russell The Wounded Heart Of America CD US $11.15
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 NATURAL SHEEPSKIN RUG THROW Brown US $59.00
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 Navajo Indian Third Phase Chief Pattern Blanket Rug US $3,800.00
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 Vintage Native American Rug US $250.00
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 1920s ANTIQUE VINTAGE NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN NAVAJO RUG US $402.00
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 Vintage Navajo Rug Sampler Germantown 1920s Q US $189.99
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 Vintage Navajo Rug 1940s Yei N US $199.00
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 Navajo Design Saddleblanket or Rug Heavy 4 Pound Wool 32 x 64 US $127.00
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 Navajo Design Southwestern Rug or Wall Hanging 32 x 64 US $78.00
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 Navajo Rug GANADO RED by Lucille Begay US $795.00
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 Navajo Design Rug or Wall Hanging Handwoven Wool 4x6 US $232.00
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 Navajo Rug TEEC NOS POS by SALLY YAZZIE US $2,395.00
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 Navajo Design Rug or Wall Hanging 4 x 6 FT US $160.00
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 Navajo Design Southwestern Rug or Wall Hanging 20 x 40 US $44.00
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 Navajo Rug STORM PATTERN by Mary Tisi US $245.00
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 NAVAJO RUG KLAGETOH by Lucille Begay US $695.00
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 NEW Children of Clay Swentzell Rina Steen Bill PH US $5.99
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 Estate 50s 60s pale TURQ Ster FEATHER RING signed BD US $64.00
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Arizona's Painted Desert - 6 Great Reasons to Visit
Ever since I first set eyes on the Painted Desert in northern central Arizona I was immediately captivated by it's unique rugged beauty. Covering 7,500 square miles starting from the Grand Canyon and spreading itself 150 miles in a south easterly direction, it's width varying between 15 and 50 miles. Many mesas and buttes contour this sparse and arid land, with the multi layered Chinle formation displaying many different colours, sunrise and sunset have to be seen to be believed. These wonderful badlands are home to special places and fascinating people that will make your visit here a memorable one.
Petrified Forest National Park is situated at the very southern reaches, and features a 27 mile drive that can be taken at your leisure with many vantage points where petrified conifer trees from the Triassic period can be inspected up close. Some of the stop offs have paved trails that you can stroll at your own pace, while others like the Blue Mesa and Jasper Forest can only be seen from the viewpoints due to the delicate nature of the soil.
A house made entirely from petrified wood and some world famous petroglyphs are just two of the many interesting, and educational features of this beautiful park.
Drive the north and south rims of Canyon de Chelly by car, stopping off and walking down a trail to the white house ruins, this is free but can be tiring depending on your level of fitness. Here you will be greeted by the sight of a fabulous cliff dwelling built by the Anasazi and set into the sandstone sheer canyon wall. Access to the floor of the canyon is only permitted if you take a tour with a Navajo guide, this you will have to purchase but I guarantee the views will be breathtaking.
Just 35 miles east of Flagstaff is Meteor Crater, a visually stunning impact crater that was caused by a meteorite penetrating the earth's atmosphere and slamming into the Arizona rock some 50,000 years ago. Used by Nasa to train the Apollo astronauts for the moon landings, this will get your camera clicking.
A short 12 mile drive north of Flagstaff will give you access to a loop road to Sunset Crater, this 1000 feet high volcano last erupted nearly 800 years ago and gets it's name from the bright red cinder cone at it's summit. By paying one entrance fee you also gain access to Wupatki National Monument, where well preserved ancient multi storey pueblos can be viewed at leisure.
The vast majority of the Painted Desert is the homeland of the Navajo Indians, whose tribal capital is Window Rock just south of Canyon de Chelly. A very informative museum in the capital will enlighten you of the Navajo past and lodgings are also available here. The Navajo farm and work the canyon floor, and if you do decide to take the tour, you can witness first hand the making of a Navajo rug and the interior of a hogan. Some of the most picturesque parts of these Arizona badlands are on Navajo soil.
Living atop 3 spectacular mesas, the Hopi Indian reservation is completely encircled by Navajo land. The Hopi are well known for their wicker basketry and pottery, but it is their very skilful work with sterling silver jewelry that makes them world famous. To be amongst the Hopi is indeed an experience, be sure to learn about the kachina dolls while you are there.
Well there you have it, six very good reasons to visit the Painted Desert, or El Desierto Pintado as the spanish named it.
About the Author
Nigel Makin is the founder of www.painted-desert-jewels.com a website dedicated to promote awareness of Arizona's Painted Desert.