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Two Grey Hills tapestry
Date:	1993
Artist:	Rosann Lee Teller, 1945-1996
Clan:	Tábaahá, born for Tó ‘aheedlíinii (Water’s Edge, Water-Flows-Together People)
Size:	Unavailable
Count:	125 wefts/inch

“I remember my sister working on this rug. She was anxious to take it to Gallup Ceremonial. After she passed away, I had such a hard time; it was so painful. My husband Dave found this rug at a gallery and bought it back. Having one of her pieces helped me remember her.” —Barbara Ornelas

“From my mother’s collection, this is my favorite. My aunt’s strength resonates here, even though the lace-like pattern is delicate. Her weaving is so fine—the steps use only one warp string each.” —Sierra Ornelas

“My Aunt Rose’s patterns inspire me. The ‘Rose pattern,’ for me, is where her corner designs are triangles with stepped edges at the hypotenuse. I look at what she did and often go on ‘designing fits’ for a couple days.” —Michael Ornelas