Navajo Weaving

[nmsumikeyw]

This was fascinating to watch the weaving process. It is nice to see them carry on tradition like this. That boy is very good at weaving. I like the indian music in the background along with the narration. It really set the mood of the video.

[bpmshortfilms]

Its great to see how they are keeping their traditions alive and passing it on to their youth. In today’s age, many people choose to forget their heritage in favor of the American way of life, which has no traditions other then spending money.

[AggieSigner]

This is a great video. I like how the music related to what the video was about.

[fastrunningshoes]

I like this Navajo Weaving, its important to continue on traditions, and it is not for anyone to say who or how it began except that is what is taught. 

[dashuchiha]

No matter where it came from, it's always good to keep tradition alive.

[FanGirlPhobic]

I liked the video. At homes we have dozens of these Navajo woven rugs, my mother really loves them. Maybe improve on the volume of the interview next time though.

[projectbliss101]

I enjoyed the video and history of the weaving, good for her , for teaching her son that ..

[oneway505]

It looks difficult to make these rugs.

[DrawerFullofRocks]

I also really liked the close up shots that showed us the unique details of making rugs, and the textures, colors, and the challenges of threading through al of the vertical ropes. The drum was a nice sonic touch too.

[DrawerFullofRocks]

I liked hearing about the history of rug weaving by the boy's mother while I watched him make his stripes. The sound of the instrument he used to push down the yarn is very interesting, and I would guess only heard in relation to this process. So, that makes it very special. It would be very cool to track the boy down, as you said, to see how his rug making has matured. I liked how you captured his intense focus as he worked. Very nice.

[Emulsionproductionss]

Very nice! Weaving seems like such a beautiful tradition, but also something that would be a really relaxing hobby.

[kmearly02]

I think its great that the Navajo tradition still lives on in the kids of today! Especially in young men!

[Jinkinater]

I have always loved the beauty of how the navajo's weave their blankets

[anneyone]

Its neat that people still do weaving and don't completely depend on industrialization.

[sgarduno2010]

Nice video. I think it is really cool how they weave. Its great to see a younger generation learning how to weave.

[SamuelAggie89]

Something that has been around for so long and is taught down through family is a very powerful thing to have in your culture

[HARLEYTRASHY]

I always liked this doc. it was one of our first ones, If I had to pick anything to adjust it would have been the lightening.

[childofivar]

I work with a Navajo who is teaching her daughter how to weave. She told me the other day that she put off teaching her daughter until her daughter came to her and asked to teach her. I thought that was approprate beause youcan't force the next generation to learn a craft if they don't want too. Good Video

[godkingzulu]

This was neat, but the sound is kinda lousy...

[arch4811]

Awesome!! such a young kid weaving.

[and01whut]

Nice, i havent seen any child weave and this is my first time seeing. Great way to be involved with your kids while teaching them about your heritage. kool.

[Tashar25]

I enjoyed the history of the movie but the music competed with the audio.

[MAL0p3z]

This is cool. One of my best friends is navajo and she weaves all the time. I didnt know men did it too.

[TheCasias1]

I believe in traditions and they should be passed on to our children so they can teach their children so that tradition will not be lost.

[momtips4life]

I enjoyed this video very much. its great that they are keeping this tradition and pasing it on to their son.

[martaelena42]

Nice video, and neat to see how the weaving is done..Love the music

[ThePonyJackJack]

Pretty good video I think the music gave it a nice touch

[eujidjuidkijd]

the audio was a bit low...but it was great to see the art of Navajo Weaving.

[AggieOfAcomaNM]

I liked the video I think it is great to learn and teach the youth to keep this tradition alive. This was a simple video but its a great one! Good job!

[jadekins99]

Such a great video!

My brother is a male Navajo weaver.

He started when he was 9.

Now hes 16 years old creating amazing designs and patterns!

My grandmother and aunts are stilling helping him.

Being a male Navajo weaver is nothing to be ashamed of! :)

Keep it up!

[RuTemple]

Right on, Ian and Evangeline Succo !

[SecretAirY]

Thanks for sharing.

[res08hao]

NICE VIDEO BUT CAN HARDLY HEAR YOU

[dbocaz]

Yes, the audio was a big problem on this one.

[TheAcosta84]

I love the art of weaving and how it is used among cultures. Weaving can be simple such as I weaved in elementary but when people become skilled at this art its amazing to find how complex each thread supports the other to make a design or create a texture

[IzumiKage]

I did weaving in elementary school. I really enjoyed it, but I wish that they had shown me how to make all those beautiful designs.

[ahalenia]

Great narration and shots - I'd find subtler music though. Thanks for sharing and keep it up!

[TheJGibShOW]

i didnt know Navajo Weaving was practiced by men and women

J G!B

[dbocaz]

It's unusual for men to learn that's why this was such a neat little documentary. I hope to do a new version with better audio. I'd love to interview him again too if I can track him down again.