The rug auction of crownpoint has been the staple of the crownpoint community since 1964 serving as a hub for social and economic activity.
Crownpoint rug auction schedule.
The auction has grown steadily in popularity and brings buyers from all over the.
Rug auction dates april 10 2020 7 00 pm cancelled until futhur notice.
For more information call 505 599 1180.
Schedule april 3 12pm 4pm rug viewing april 4 12pm 3 45pm rug viewing april 4 4pm 6pm rug auction.
It is held at the crownpoint elementary school cafeteria.
The rug auction is unique in that it pairs local diné weavers with tourists from across the world around over the beauty of navajo art and culture.
Generally held the second friday of each month at the crownpoint elementary school.
Navajo rug weavers from surrounding areas come to display and sell their work at an auction.
The proceeds raised by this benefit auction help support the programs exhibits and collections for the museum.
Cancelled contact marcella woods hale 505 362 8502 or rita capitan at 505 786 5341.
The public can preview nearly 200 rugs of all sizes styles and price ranges.
The auction has grown steadily in popularity and brings buyers from all over the.
The crownpoint rug weavers association is a group of navajo weavers from all across the southwest.
I ve been there twice and would not recommend arriving before 4 30 pm.
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The auction is held on the second friday of each month.
We are the main rug auction and craft sale on the navajo reservation.
Crownpoint navajo rug auction crownpoint nm.
Photo by anne galer.
Weavers start checking their rugs in at 4 00 pm and the auction is scheduled to begin at 7 00 pm.
The crownpoint rug weavers association has been auctioning rugs from all over the reservation since 1968.
The crownpoint rug auction gives buyers the unique opportunity to purchase navajo rugs directly from the weavers themselves at prices well below retail.
The crownpoint rug auction gives buyers the unique opportunity to purchase navajo rugs directly from the weavers themselves at prices well below retail.
Viewing begins around 4 pm and the auction runs from about 7 10 pm.
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Once a month the association holds the crownpoint navajo rug auction where 300 to 400 quality handmade authentic navajo rugs are put up for auction.
The crownpoint rug weavers association has been auctioning rugs from all over the reservation since 1968.