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address: "Sonoita, Arizona 85637, United States"
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# Nizhoni Ranch Gallery

Original Houzz profile: [Nizhoni Ranch Gallery](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/nizhoni-ranch-gallery-pfvwus-pf~253020888)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Artists & Artisans
- **Location:** Sonoita, AZ
- **Serves:** United States and Canada
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 500 Ideabook Saves

We offer Native American Art, mainly Navajo Weavings for your home decor.  Nizhoni Ranch is a unique Gallery in an old Arizona Ranch House, featured on Homes Across America.  We have the largest selection of historic Navajo rugs in the country and work with contemporary Navajo Weavers to make the finest Navajo Textiles available today.

### Services Provided

- Navajo Rugs

### Areas Served

- United States and Canada

### Typical Job Cost

$300 - 15,000

Each Navajo weaving and other Amerind Art is unique and one of a kind.  The price is reflective of the value - Artist, Vintage, Design, Materials, etc.

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Nizhoni Ranch Gallery |
| Address | Sonoita, Arizona 85637, United States |
| Phone | (520) 455-5020 |
| Website | http://www.navajorug.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 13 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — http://facebook.com/Navajoart
- X (Twitter) — www.twitter.com/nizhoniranch
- LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/10898537/
- Blog — https://www.navajorug.com/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Nizhoni Ranch Gallery](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/nizhoni-ranch-gallery-pfvwus-pf~253020888)
- **Website:** http://www.navajorug.com
- **Phone:** (520) 455-5020

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Awards: Museum of Northern Arizona, All Indian Inter-Tribal Ceremonial, Western Design Conference, and Southwestern Design Conference.  Exhibitions: Wickenburg Museum, Heard Museum, Tubac Center for the Arts, Dewey Gallery Santa Fe, Gallery 10 (NY, Santa Fe, Scottsdale), Western Images New York.

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews**

### All 4 reviews

**★★★★★ — James Asencio, Sept. 2017**

> I felt compelled to write this review to let anyone know about their awesome Navajo rugs and an excellent customer service. I ordered 2 Burntwater Navajo rugs and everything from the ordering process to the delivery went smooth. They arrived nicely packaged and undamaged. The Navajo rugs look incredible, they are made of high quality materials and are well worth the money. Keep up the good work and thank you!

**★★★★★ — Nick Rand, Sept. 2017**

> I ordered an authentic Navajo rug from this company which fits perfectly with other furniture in my home office. It looks even better than on the pictures, the colors are brighter, and it gave my room a whole new refreshed look. The buying process went easy, the price for this kind of a rug was reasonable, and the shipment arrived in less than 1 week. I would highly recommend Navajo rugs from this company.

**★★★★★ — deborahfain, March 2015**

> Outstanding job.  Everything was above expectations except the price ... which remained consistent and no end-of-project surprises.  I highly recommend Nizhone Ranch.  They know what they are doing and are professional about all their work.  An overall perfect experience!

**★★★★★ — crockettkat, March 2015**

> My husband and I have visited the Nizhoni Ranch Gallery and a show sponsored by the owners in Tubac, AZ.  The quality of their Navajo Textiles and Art was absolutely beautiful and comprehensive, from breath-taking antiques to more modern and creative quality pieces.  Their inventory is the largest we have seen to date throughout the Southwest.  Additionally, the lectures provided by Steve Getzwiller and his staff were fascinating from the historical influences impacting the tribes to the intricacies of preparing the wool and dyes and creating the art.   I consider the Getzwiller's as the absolute top experts in their field and would highly recommend anyone interested in Navajo Rugs and Art to connect with the Nizhoni Ranch Gallery and meet the Getzwillers.

## Selected projects

- [Southwestern Native American Decor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/southwestern-native-american-decor-pj-vj~976122)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
  - Description: A house in the Desert Southwest "Apache Country". Each room is decorated with a mixture of Navajo Rugs; Navajo Blankets; Paintings; Southwest Indian Basketry, Pottery, and Katchinas. Furnishings are period Arts and Crafts.
- [Raised Outline](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/raised-outline-pj-vj~2705725)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: Weaving styles vary greatly, even among the Navajo people. And while some styles go in and out of favor, others stand the test of time, and some have cropped up long after the “rush” of trading. The Raised Outline rug style is one such design, being one of the last to evolve, it is a unique weaving choice that’s still fairly limited in production even after 50 years since it’s inception.
- [Two Grey Hills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/two-grey-hills-pj-vj~2705875)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: A timeless tradition spanning almost 100 years, Two Grey Hills weavings have long been a source of pride and quality craftsmanship using natural, un-dyed wool, boasting intricate patterns, unique to the Navajo. Each of these hand woven creations is a testament to the dedication and skill of the Navajo weavers.
- [Twill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/twill-pj-vj~2705860)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Before it become a truly unique and rare find for rugs, twill weave was one of the most sought after styles for saddle blankets due to its thick fabric layering and stronger, longer-lasting durability. Today, it’s truly special to find twill weavings due to their beautiful colors and patterns as well as the fact that it’s an art form that’s slowly losing its long-standing battle with time.
- [Tree Of Life](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tree-of-life-pj-vj~2705845)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: The Tree of Life Navajo Rug, often referred to as the Cosmic Tree, embodies the very essence of sacred femininity. Since their early days of the late 1800s, these weavings have often portrayed pictures of a wedding basket with a corn stalk springing forth, birds, and rainbow bars. These pictures are meant to represent progression and movement within life, as well as the connections between the Navajo, the Earth, and the Universe.
- [Transitional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-pj-vj~2705835)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Time changes life for everyone, and that’s especially true for the Navajo. During the last part of 19th century, trading posts opened up and traditional life for the Navajo began to evolve rapidly; especially when it came to Navajo weavers. It was with the changes to wool, newly available dyes, and the transition from wearing blankets to floor rugs; that gave way to this “transitional” period and thus, Transitional Rugs were born.
- [Teec Nos Pos](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/teec-nos-pos-pj-vj~2705794)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Widely considered to be the most intricate and detailed of all Navajo rug designed, Teec Nos Pos Rugs offer a truly exceptional and distinct look. Named after a location important to the Navajo, this “Ring of Cottonwood Trees” has produced two distinct styles that have both long been influenced by the tightly-woven, brightly-colored Persian rugs of the Middle East. Large, bold and colorful, Teec Nos Pos boast a weaving unlike any other.
- [Storm Pattern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/storm-pattern-pj-vj~2705783)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Each culture has a unique mythology that’s passed down from generation to generation. For the Navajo, this is captured in the beautiful and mysterious designs of the Storm Pattern weaving. Captured in a catalog published between 1903-1911, no one knows how this legendary rug came to be because its style and imagery weren’t found anywhere else in the history of the Navajo. Some say it tells the story of the Navajo Creation and Evolution of how they rose from the underworld, to the present day Nav…
- [Serapes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/serapes-pj-vj~2705774)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Serapes are woven blankets which are longer-than-wide, and wrap around the wearer with an edge folded over to create a warm collar. Serapes are worn by men and women.
- [Sandpainting](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sandpainting-pj-vj~2705769)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: One of the most beloved art forms among the Navajo tribe’s beautiful woven works, Sandpainting Rugs depict the sacred healing and restorative powers behind their illustrious culture. First created in woven form, nearly 100 years ago, these gorgeous weavings helped drive an entire generation of weavers, styles and art forms.
- [Saddle Blankets](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/saddle-blankets-pj-vj~2705761)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: There can be little doubt that the rich Navajo weaving tradition has contributed significantly to the material horse culture of the West. The winning combination of beauty and durability of the Navajo saddle blanket made them an indispensable part of the American Cowboys’ outfit. Available from trading posts across the Navajo reservation, they became some of the most affordable and eagerly sought examples from the Navajo loom.
- [Red Mesa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/red-mesa-pj-vj~2705758)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Like much of history, the transitional periods that rose throughout the Navajo weaving culture led to exciting changes. Colors and styles changed with available wool, saddle blankets became wearing blankets, and later became traditional Navajo rugs. That same transition affected the Teec Nos Pos style in the late 1800s as the class style of Navajo chief blanket weavings gave way to the bold expressions and Eye Dazzling style of the Red Mesa. The Red Mesa designed blankets were the only ones that…
- [Child blankets](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/child-blankets-pj-vj~2689751)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: What mother would not think to keep her children warm? Every mom, right? Child blankets are usually seen in a similar size as double saddle blankets around 30" x 50". They are a thin weave. The weaving style is similar, so it can be hard to tell with precision for which purpose it was woven.
- [Pictorial](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pictorial-pj-vj~2703649)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Crafted to tell the stories of a people rich in historical significance, Pictorial Rugs have long allowed the Navajo to share everything from common motifs, such as feathers, animals, and locations, to things that hold personal value to the individual weaver. Made sparingly before the 1940s, they’ve become major collector’s pieces since the 1970s.
- [Moki](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/moki-pj-vj~2703643)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Easily one of the most well-known styles due to their value to early settlers, Moki weavings began as blankets around Coronado’s expedition in 1540. Originally designed by Spanish weavers and adopted by the Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi. The Moki became as valuable as food, due to their durability and ability to keep you warm on those frigid winter nights.
- [JB Moore](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jb-moore-pj-vj~2703641)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: John Bradford Moore was a renowned trader in New Mexico who established the Crystal Trading Post 1896. An early marketer of Navajo weavings, JB Moore became a major source for quality Navajo rugs, introduced a unique style to Navajo weaving, as well as an innovator for the mail-order business. Based on simplified oriental patterns of the time, JB Moore Crystal weavings were the basis for both the Two Grey Hills and Teec Nos Pos styles.
- [Germantown](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/germantown-pj-vj~2703634)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Nearly 150 years ago, traders provided the Navajo with brightly-colored, factory-made yarns for their weaving. These generic, yet colorful yarns eventually became known as Germantown rugs because of where the yarns originated from.
- [Eye Dazzler](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eye-dazzler-pj-vj~2703633)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Before the turn of the century, the Navajo switched from making traditional Native American blankets to weaving thick, brilliantly colored rugs with hand-spun wool. This dramatic shift featured “eye dazzling” geometric shapes and color palettes never before seen in such a medium, giving birth to what is now known as the Eye Dazzler rug.
- [Crystal](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crystal-pj-vj~2703631)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Though inspired by J.B. Moore more than 100 years ago, by the 1940s the Crystal style changed with the times. Once sporting a visually distinct geometric composition, (from the JB Moore Era), made possible by frets, hooks and whirling logs, just 60 years passed before the Crystal moved to a vegetal-dyed weaving free of its borders. Today, weavers remain inspired by past designs and create beautiful new banded and natural dyed iterations that everyone can enjoy.
- [Chiefs blankets](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chiefs-blankets-pj-vj~2689753)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: One of the most iconic weavings in American history, Navajo Chief’s Blankets were a distinguished status symbol during the 19th century. Traded and prized throughout the Southwest and Great Plains, these gorgeous weavings were not only valued for their horizontal stripes of rich Cochineal reds, Indigo blues and deep blacks, but because of their supreme quality. Often worn across the shoulders of a Chief, clan leader or men and women of prominent social or financial status, these Navajo wearing b…

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-02.*