Matthews, Washington, 1843-1905. [from old catalog] · Washington · leaf 21
r border-cords (?'. e., the portions of the cord by which they were tied to the beams), either simply tied together or secured in the web with a few stitches. The above is a description of the simplest mechanism by which the Navajos make their blankets ; but in manufacturing diagonals, sashes,… … rod. Fig. 46.— Weaving of saddle-girth. When the weaver wishes the diagonal ridges to run upwards from right to left, she opens the sheds in regular order from below upwards thus: First, second, third, fourth, first, second, third, fourth, &c. When she wishes the ridges to trend in the contrary…
Navajo weavers · Navajo textile fabrics
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