When I was a young girl my paternal grandmother gave me my
Navajo name, TahNibaa Aglohiigiih, when translated it means TahNibaa
the Weaver.

Navajo weaving was introduced to me by my mother, Sarah H. Natani,
when I came home from school. I was in the second grade and seven
years of age. She told me, "Today, you are going to learn how to weave."

I learned how to weave stripes first, then graduated to weaving squares
and diamonds. I wove during the summer months so I could buy my
school clothes.

After I graduated from high school, my weaving ceased for a moment
when I joined the U.S. Navy. After my tour I longed to hear the tapping
of the weft so I begin to weave once again.

I have been weaving for the past ten years and discovered that I am
falling in love with my work each day. I enjoy raising sheep, working with
raw wool and processed wool. I enjoy weaving Traditional style Shoulder
Blankets, contemporary designs and exploring with the creative process.

When I weave, I feel the wisdom of my Great Matriarchs before me and
"Asdzaa Maaiideeshgiizhnii" who makes me the fifth generational weaver.