Prayer Feather Chief Blanket Variant Rug – Lena Tahe

First-time visitors to our gallery often fixate on Lena Tahe’s Prayer Feather Chief Blanket Variant designs. They’ve become among the most highly sought-after by contemporary Navajo rug collectors. Each rug is a unique masterpiece, featuring her signature style, never exactly repeating a previous design. This exceptional 43 x 29-inch rug showcases 22 individually designed feathers arranged in a perfect chevron pattern. Like a prayer, each feather carries its unique design and meaning.

Lena’s superior craftsmanship is evident in the tight, even weaving, and immaculate side borders that have become her hallmark. Crafted in Hardrock, Arizona, over 100 miles from us, this rug demonstrates Lena’s meticulous attention to detail. She uses carefully selected Brown Sheep wool, re-spun for optimal design definition, and personally grooms each finished piece after it leaves the loom.

This Prayer Feather design has earned a place of honor in our gallery, where we proudly display it above our long sofa. These rugs typically find new homes quickly. While others

attempt to replicate Lena’s distinctive style, the original remains unmatched in quality and artistic vision. We’re proud to be Lena’s preferred gallery, and we pay her premium prices that reflect the exceptional quality of her work. Please reach out if you’d like to learn more about this remarkable piece or our collection of Navajo textiles.  We love to talk about weavers and rugs.