Festival time of year
Just when the amount of daylight in any given day is changing radically as the autumnal equinox approaches, and the morning temperatures become cooler making more mellow days, animal activity (including human) actually increases. Migratory birds are preparing for their trips to warmer climates. Hummingbirds and seed eaters are feeding on everything they can get. Mammalian hibernators are also hitting nature's chow hall. Farmers are busy harvesting myriad crops and city dwellers start to come alive for the art festival season. Signs for studio tours around New Mexico are almost as prolific as political signs. Which means that preparations for the Santa Fe Wool Festival at the Santa Fe Country Fairgrounds on the weekend of October 5 and 6 are in full swing. Fred is finishing Rug 411, which will be featured along with 17 other rugs in Booth A-02 located in southwestern corner the Animal Pavilion. The Alpacaas, always a favorite, will, naturally, be included.
Below is a shot of Fred's booth area from the 2023 festival.
Included in the stable of this year's 100% Navajo-Churro rugs is #410 shown in the following two photographs. He achieved the stripes using a technique called "pick and pick". The wool is dyed in the traditional Navajo way by Zefren (who is located in Shiprock), using indigo and cochineal. Arts and crafts style side table is also Fred's work.
Detail of Rug 408, which will also be featured at the Festival.
These lovely coasters are also made of 100% Navajo-Churro wool. They will be included in the Silent Auction.
The Santa Fe Wool Festival will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 5 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 6th.
The Santa Fe County Fairgrounds on located at 3229 Rodeo Road in Santa Fe.
Given all the possible activities available during this season, I especially appreciate comments from Rebecca, Jean & Sam, Marilyn R., Charleen, TTT, Catherine, Steve, Marilyn G., and Barbara F. R. last week.
until next Monday,
DB
a passion for the image©
Comments
Fred’s rugs as always soar. There’s a boatload of talent in the Black household. Rug 408 seems like a new color approach with brighter hues. I like it. The “pick and pick” is right up my alley and pairs perfectly with the “arts and crafts side table.
Wonderful work beautifully captured. I’m off to Point Lobos in 8 minutes.
Makes me want to visit you at the Santa Fe Wool Festival!