I have always admired Cheyenne parflech bags because of their simplicity in the use of colors and designs. The design in this rug is reflective of the hand painted bags that the Cheyenne created. Indigo color is obtained from the natural indigo dye. Red is handspun and dyed with madder roots. Dark brown is handspun from the natural colored churro wool.
Gray weft is the result of carding together natural white and black wool.
This is a commissioned rug that resembles the old style Chief Blankets. I modified the original pattern of a Second Phase style Chief Blanket to reflect my interpretation of an old style Navajo blanket. This is one of D.Y.'s innovative designs with wonderful, warm colors. Most of the colors are obtained from plants and roots, and most of the yarn is handspun with the traditional Navajo spindle. The title of this rug came from her son, Kelsey.