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Rachel Curley

Native American
(1921–2000)

Rug
1960

Wool

23 x 19 in. (58.42 x 48.26 cm)

Gift of Dr. Darwin Goodey

1998.4

Curley became well-known for her woven rugs in the Two Grey Hills tradition of weaving. Two Grey Hills rugs, typically created by Navajo weavers, are known for their muted colors, using only undyed wool to create elaborate geometric patterns and distinctive borders. Handmade of her own spun yarn, Curley’s rugs are known for their fineness and exquisite quality.

Exhibition List

This object was included in the following exhibitions:

Common Threads: History of Fiber Arts , 9/6/2016 - 12/10/2016
FCSE 3030: Textile Science , 12/28/2019 - 6/13/2020
Women, Surrealism, and Abstraction , 8/25/2020 - 7/9/2022

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