It was during a trip to the Four Corners about five years ago that I first developed a love of Navajo rugs. After a day of driving, we pulled into the Hubbell Trading Post, a national park site that takes you back in time the moment you walk in the door. There I found a back room filled with vintage rugs, some of which are so beautiful they compare with modern masters like Rothko or Agnes Martin. Since my first visit, the Museum has turned its focus towards promoting the craft among today’s Navajos, and they feature great works from local artists. This Saturday they are hosting a huge auction that includes both antique and contemporary weavings, as well as other Native crafts. I already own a few rugs that I bought on eBay, but honestly you really shouldn’t do that without doing some research first. Attending this auction like this would be an instant education, and I guarantee you’d be hooked. (Many styles look amazing mixed with Shaker or Danish Modern furniture, btw). If you’re anywhere near Santa Fe or Albuquerque, get in the car and drive out on to Hubbell’s this weekend. And if you go, I want a full-report! — Angela M.