1970s Yei Native American Hand Woven Textile Wall HangingAWESOME Native American Ceremonial Wall Hanging Handwoven Navajo Yei Design (Sand People) Feels Like Wool Handmade Looks Like Natural Dyes Fantastic! Length ~ 39 inches Width ~ 19 inches The Navajo yeii or yei (Navajo: y or yii) are generally considered "Holy People" who are associated with the forces of nature. Ceremonial and Magical the Yei weaving style originated in the Shiprock, New Mexico area of the Navajo Nation.