but what she really enjoys is weaving rug dresses for her granddaughters' graduations and kinaaldá, a Navajo women's ceremony. Thinn clings to weaving, even though it's a dying tradition on the ...

Navajo Nation officials have contacted the governors of Arizona and New Mexico to address concerns about Navajo citizens being detained by ICE. In response to President Donald Trump's executive ...

In southern Morocco, women stand on the front lines of preserving a centuries-old rug-weaving craft. Despite low profits, changing times, and increasing competition, their dedication breathes new ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Members of the Navajo Scouts firefighter crew kick up dust as they clear debris from a landslide across a ...

Just because farmhouse style has had its moment in the sun doesn't mean it needs to go out of style. With these tips, you can ...

Weaving and Textile Production: Techniques like kente weaving in Ghana, batik-making in Indonesia, and Navajo rug weaving in North America are cultural symbols preserved through indigenous methods.

The ancient craft of knotted carpets, originating in the Caspian Sea region, finds a bold new expression through Azerbaijani artist Faig Ahmed. Known for reimagining traditional rugs into Surreal ...

But beyond its artistic value, weaving is a vital source of income. Every Thursday, many travel to a weekly market to sell their rugs, often to middlemen who set the prices. On average ...