About Sonachi

"Sonachi," is a word from the Tewa language of the Pueblo tribes and literally means "in the beginning." It is a blessing word said before weaving and refers to the creative spirit that enters women and gives them their creative spark.

We are an Evergreen, Colorado, business founded in 1996. The company is operated by Linda Gabitzsch and Lois Friedrichsen.

Our goal is to create a long-lasting appreciation of and market for Navajo weavings and to then sell the weavings to the market we have created.

We carry traditional and modern styles of rugs as well as rugs that date from the early twentieth century to contemporary times. All the rugs must meet our stringent quality requirements and all must be made using traditional methods by Navajo artists.