Navajo Teec Nos Pos Rug by Rose Tsosie – 56.5" x 31.5"

Handwoven by Diné (Navajo) weaver Rose Tsosie, this mid-20th-century wool rug exemplifies the refined geometry and balanced symmetry of the Teec Nos Pos regional style, with influence from neighboring Two Grey Hills traditions. Crafted from 100% hand-spun virgin wool, the design features interlocking stepped diamonds in terracotta, grey, cream, and muted olive tones, bordered by rectilinear meanders and a crisp sawtooth inner edge. The rug is fully reversible, showing tight, even weaving and meticulous edge finishing throughout.

Rose Tsosie is a documented Navajo weaver known through trading posts such as Two Grey Hills Trading Post (Tohatchi, NM) and Chimayo Trading & Mercantile (Chimayo, NM), both of which carried her work. Her textiles, including a closely comparable 56-inch rug sold by John Moran Auctioneers in 2022, are prized for their harmony of natural color and traditional Diné craftsmanship.

This example, labeled “Genuine Navajo Indian Rug” with original maker’s tag noting Teec Nos Pos and collector Bob Buckingham, stands as an authentic representation of Navajo artistry and mid-century Southwestern weaving heritage.

Condition

In very good condition with minimal age-related wear. Wool remains strong, colors retain natural depth, and edges are intact. Minor surface variation consistent with handwoven textiles. Original paper tags affixed and legible.

Dimensions

56.5" L × 31.5" W

About the Weaver: Rose Tsosie

Rose Tsosie is a documented Diné (Navajo) weaver active from the mid-20th century through the 1990s, associated with both the Teec Nos Pos and Two Grey Hills weaving regions of the Navajo Nation. Known for her precise geometric compositions and mastery of hand-spun wool. Her rugs—recognized for balanced symmetry, natural palettes, and traditional technique—represent the enduring artistry of Navajo textile weaving.