In the gallery this summer, we are displaying a spectacular Ganado red weaving by Master artist Mae Jim. Customers stand in awe of the beauty of this weaving, often asking how we came to own not just one but two of her amazing weavings. The answer is bad weather and good luck.

I decided several years ago that it wasn't accurate to refer to every weaving made on a Navajo loom as a "rug." Of course, many weavings are made to be rugs, and most pieces made in the early and middle 20th century were intended for that use. But clearly, many modern Navajo weavings will never be on the floor. At some point, I decided it was rude to refer to these beautiful textiles as "rugs."