SWAIA ARTIST Profile

Charlene Laughing

Name
Charlene Laughing
Tribe
Navajo Nation
Classification(s)
Textiles

SWAIA Booth History

SFIM25
PLZ 2
SFIM24
PLZ 2
WIM25
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2025 Best of Show Awards

First Place
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Second Place
Vib: Category 2302 - Pillows, Placemats, And Other Small Furnishings in Textiles
Honorable Mentions
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2024 Best of Show Awards

First Place
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Second Place
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Honorable Mentions
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Portfolio Example & Materials Statement
Charlene Laughing

My weavings are handmade on an upright traditional Navajo loom. Composed of naturally and commercially dyed 100% sheep wool, sheared, washed, carded, and spun into yarn. Some of the natural dyes include, sage, rabbit brush, lichen, carrots, onion skin, coffee, wild Navajo tea, and cochineal. The commercial yarn is bought from local pawn shops.