The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of August 12, 2026

A vertical rectangular wool textile features alternating wide bands of solid red and narrower bands of black and white tilted diamonds. These geometric patterns create a sharp, serrated zigzag effect running horizontally. The hand-woven surface shows fine vertical ridges and slightly irregular edges. The composition alternates between a vibrant background and high-contrast, rhythmic rows, resulting in a bold arrangement of color and sharp angular motifs.

Rug Banded with "diamond stripes"

c. 1890–1900

America, Native North American, Southwest, Navajo, Post-Contact, Transitional Period

tapestry weave: wool (handspun)
Overall: 211 x 142.5 cm (83 1/16 x 56 1/8 in.)
Gift of Amelia Elizabeth White 1937.761
Location: Not on view
  • Southwest American Indian Art. The Cleveland Museum of Art. Cleveland, OH (September 1979-February 1980). no catalog
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https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1937.761