A Brief History of the Swastika Symbol & Its Use in Navajo Weaving
Join us as Dennis Aigner presents his book: The Swastika Motif: Its Use in Navajo and Oriental Weaving.
Dennis will be discussing the early origins of the swastika and its cultural significance. Identifying the tribes and cultures in the Middle East and Asia where the swastika was used as a design motif. In the late 1800s, the swastika began to appear in Navajo weavings and Native American basketry, beadwork, pottery and jewelry.