Trail of Painted Ponies – Eye Dazzler

Before the turn of the 19th century, the Navajo switched from making traditional Native American blankets to weaving brilliantly coloured tapestries with hand-spun wool that featured fantastic geometric shapes and bold colour palettes never before seen. This groundbreaking shift gave birth to what is now known as the Eye Dazzler rug. These weavings not only offered Navajo artisans the chance to express their individual artistry, freedom and ceremonial musings, they also influenced others who drew inspiration from these rich and colourful designs, and incorporated the aesthetic into other mediums, such as Painted Ponies.