Burntwater
Tribe: Navajo (Diné)
Item #WN02621
Burntwater weaving by Elverna Vanwinkle, woven in wool with natural vegetal dyes including walnut, indigo, cochineal, sage, and a green created by combining indigo and wild tea. The composition features a soft, balanced palette with repeating geometric motifs, stepped forms, and a strong central panel framed by patterned borders, reflecting the subtle color transitions and detailed design associated with Burntwater weavings.
26” (2' 2") Width, 46” (3' 10") Length
- Era
- Contemporary
- Dyes
- Vegetal Dyes
- Wool
- Processed Wool
About the artist
Elverna Vanwinkle is from Ganado, Arizona on the Navajo Reservation. She was taught to weave by her grandmother Nellie Joe and mother Lillian Joe. There are several other fine weavers in Elverna’s family such...
See all pieces by Elverna Vanwinkle →Family owned in Sedona since 1976
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