Bidspirit auction | Navajo Handwoven Wool Woman's Dress

Navajo Handwoven Wool Woman's Dress Panel (Biil) - Vintage Navajo Native American handwoven wool woman's dress panel, traditionally known as a biil, featuring a striking black central field bordered by vibrant red geometric bands at both ends. The design incorporates stepped diamond and mountain-like motifs, repeating black hourglass patterns, and fine blue horizontal accent lines. Woven in a traditional Navajo textile design, with a tightly worked surface and black yarn ties at all four corners. These distinctive textiles are associated with traditional Navajo women's ceremonial and everyday dress. Good vintage condition with some age-related wear, minor surface irregularities, and scattered fibers. Measures 39” x 24”.