Mark H. Deschinny * P.O. Box 4677 * Window Rock, AZ  86515
(928) 871-5587 * deschinny@yahoo.com
"Shimasani Quality"
Ya'at'eeh,

Welcome to Mark Ha'a'ahnii Deschinny's website, the place for all your Navajo weaving equipment and services.  Mark H. Deschinny apologizes for the website, since it is still under construction.  But, starting in 2004, Mark H. Deschinny is known for his innovative loom designs and beautiful hand-crafted weaving tools. 

Please browse and enjoy the website.  If you have any questions or comments, please contact Mark H. Deschinny at deschinny@yahoo.com or (928) 871-5587.  In the mean time, take care and peace be upon you.



Biography of the Mark H. Deschinny


LOOMS
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Whether accommodating grandma, a student or a professional needing a portable loom, Mark H. Deschinny looms are designed for longevity, versatility and beauty.

Portable, Professional and Custom Looms

WEAVING TOOLS
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Hand-made with tradition, Mark H. Deschinny tools are made to strict quality standards: rounded tips, NO VARNISH, no cracks, no putty, no sharp edges, no square edges.  All tools are finely finished/protected with Danish oil and polished/protected with a paste wax for a beautiful long-lasting finish. 

BEE'ADZOI Comb(fork), BEE'AK'INITL'ISH Batten, BEE'ADIZI Hip Spindle, BEE'NA'ATL'O'I finishing tools 

Hopi & Pueblo style weaving battens available

  
 

ARTWORK Purchase authentic hand-made, hand-dyed Dye Charts made by Isabel Myers-Deschinny, daughter of dye chart inventor, Mable Burnside-Myers. 

Purchase Isabel Deschinny's dye booklet, "NATIVE PLANT DYES, Series I: Introduction" (c) 1984; a great guide to natural dyeing.
BOOKS

Thru lecture, demonstration, hands-on workshop, learn about the  history, culture and techniques of Navajo weaving and dyeing.  Discuss basket weaving, mocassin making, pottery, materials for other cultural products.  Hear stories and experience culture.
WORKSHOPS

Biography of
Mark H. Deschinny
For questions, comments or to place your order, contact Mark at
                                                  (928) 871-5587
                                                  deschinny@yahoo.com
                                                  P.O. Box 4677
                                                  Window Rock, AZ  86515
HISTORY & "THE DUSTY WOOD SHOP"
Copyright (C) 2004-2012 Mark H. Deschinny
UPDATED: 01/13/12 by MHD
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