Navajo weavers Third Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1881-'82, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1884, pages 371-392.

"Navajo Weavers" by Washington Matthews is a comprehensive exploration of the Navajo Nation's weaving traditions, focusing on the processes used in New Mexico and Arizona during the late 19th century. This documentation looks into Navajo weaving, covering everything from the materials used, like sheep wool, to the tools and methods employed by the weavers, who were primarily women. The author highlights the distinctiveness of Navajo blankets, noting how each piece showcases the weaver's skill and represents the community's cultural heritage.