Alberta Henderson is shown with her award-winning Navajo rugs on display in the 2017 Red Earth Festival at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City. [Photo By Steve Gooch, The Oklahoman]

A stunning Navajo tapestry rug, woven of wool yarn that Master Weaver Alberta Henderson hand spun from sheep she raised, won the Grand Award for best in show Friday at the 31st annual Red Earth Festival's juried art competition.

Henderson's tapestry is titled “Yodi Nizohon,” which is an ancient Navajo phrase meaning “beautiful rug.” The $8,500 textile, woven of all native wool in harmonious natural colors, features abstract geometric designs and other symbols revered by the Navajo.

In addition to a rosette ribbon, Henderson received the 2017 Red Earth medallion and a $1,500 cash prize.

All the wool for Henderson's hand-made tapestries comes from Churro sheep that she and her husband Daniel raise on their spread near Kirtland, New Mexico.