Hubbell Trading Post and Mary H Begay Navajo Weaver
Aug 15, 2017 14:46:48 #
Mary H. Begay has been weaving since the age of 14. She a member of the Navajo Nation and resides in her home community of Ganado, Arizona. Mrs. Begay has dedicated her life to perfecting her skills and making an impact in her community, tribal nation, and worldwide through the art of traditional rug weaving. For over 35 years, Mary Begay provided Navajo rug weaving demonstrations for the public at Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site. Each day Mrs. Begay would weave and answer questions from visitors about the art of Navajo weaving. Community school groups, tour groups, international visitors, community members and co-workers watched, listened, learned and enjoyed the knowledge Mrs. Begay shared. I had the pleasure of meeting her in 2001 at the Hubbell Trading Post. She was kind and warm hearted and modest. I shot some photos of her, but not enough, I wish I had taken more. Meeting her and being at the Hubbell Trading Post was for me, just a slight, brief connection with Arizonas history and the true Old West. She is an an Arizona treasure.
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My she is lovely, what a beautiful set of pics & story! It truly warmed my heart, Ty for sharing! ❤😀
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kitrn
Loc: Tucson, Az
Nice set. I have been there several times and never had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Begay. I also do some Navaho weaving but not as intricate as hers.
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Tikva
Loc: Waukesha, WI
Wonderful set and a very nice story to go with it. She sounds like a national treasure. We seem to have so few of them today.
Aug 16, 2017 17:45:13 #
Very nice series of photos, and great narrative.
--Bob
--Bob
Smudgey wrote:
Mary H. Begay has been weaving since the age of 14... (show quote)
Aug 17, 2017 01:22:48 #
What a wonderful experience to watch her work and how gracious of her to answer questions! All are very good shots, Smudgey!
Aug 17, 2017 12:41:46 #
Thank you for all of the kind comments. People like Mary should be hi lighted and recognized for their work, dedication and contribution to the world. I am sure that there are many many more that we never hear about. I wish that I could photograph more of them and help them get the recognition they deserve.
Aug 17, 2017 13:56:47 #
Smudgey wrote:
Thank you for all of the kind comments. People like Mary should be hi lighted and recognized for their work, dedication and contribution to the world. I am sure that there are many many more that we never hear about. I wish that I could photograph more of them and help them get the recognition they deserve.
A worthy use of your talent. Folks like this deserve being honored in this way.
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