Navajo Traditional & Modern Dress

Hi Bathsheva,

I couldn't share these in my comment so wanted to create a new blog post to show the beauty of my Navajo friends (on FB name is naiomi glasses). These were here senior pictures to show traditional dress, jewelry, regalia in addition to the white dress which is modern. She is inside a hogan on the first picture. I just love them and they show such a beautiful depiction of terrain she lives  by and her culture. Best, Nn

p.s. she makes/sells traditional rugs and her brother (Tyrell Woolboy) makes jewelry. This is in no way an endorsement just sharing of information :-)

   

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  1. Gary HogateJune 5, 2017 at 3:19 PM

    Thank you for sharing. I enjoy the patterns and bright colors and the matching Jewelry. The background setting is very nice also.

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  2. Batsheva ShomerJune 5, 2017 at 4:45 PM

    Wow, she is gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing! It's incredible to see a contemporary woman in traditional dress. I find myself feeling grateful that the Navajo were able to keep so much of their culture. We as a country are enriched by such diversity.

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  3. AnonymousJune 18, 2017 at 12:17 PM

    Wow what great pictures ! I find that I can only reiterate what others classmates have said regarding the pictures above and that is that she is absolutely stunning. Her clothing is so bold and colorful and the Arizona landscape is picturesque as well. Thank you for sharing this pictures with us .

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