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Since 1990, Pendleton has been proud to support the
work of the American Indian College Fund. Sales of
these blankets fund scholarships to tribal colleges and
make a difference in the lives of students throughout the
country.
The College Fund receives royalties for each blanket
sold, which goes directly to provide scholarships
for deserving students. Learn more at
www.collegefund.org.
82% pure virgin wool/18% cotton. Felt bound. Dry clean. Made in the USA.
ZE788-52940
Ribbon Dance
The Ribbon Dance is the first ritual that opens up the most sacred Seminole
ceremony, the Green Corn Festival. The tribeswomen wear traditional
patchwork skirts and tunics and swirl ribbons around the sacred fire to
renew the flame for the coming year. This blanket captures the energy
and vibrancy of the Ribbon Dance and serves as an homage to traditional
patchwork design. This blanket is a collaboration between Pendleton
Woolen Mills and the American Indian College Fund. The proceeds ensure
that young Native students — many of whom are women with two
dependents — receive the scholarships they need to attend tribal college.
ZE788-52804
Tatanka Huhanska
The buffalo, known as tatanka to the Lakota tribe, has long been a
symbol of wisdom and hope for native people. In recent years, the buffalo
population has begun to grow again, and so has another symbol of
wisdom and hope: tribal colleges. There are now 37 campuses throughout
the country, dedicated to imparting the same values of knowledge,
selflessness, strength and leadership represented by tatanka throughout
Native culture. Unnapped.
The American Indian College
Fund’s Mission
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The American Indian College Fund
transforms Indian higher education by
funding and creating awareness of the
unique, community-based accredited
Tribal Colleges and Universities,
offering students access to knowledge,
skills, and cultural values which
enhance their communities and the
country as a whole.
ZE777-52836
Nike N7
This blanket is a collaboration with Nike N7. Pendleton will contribute a
portion of sales for each blanket to the American Indian College Fund.
Unnapped, whipstitch. 64” x 80” (163 x 203 cm)
QZ351-09226
Point of Sale material is
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N7 Mission:
Nike N7 is committed to inspiring and enabling participation in sport
for Native American and Aboriginal populations in North America. We
believe that sport has the power to unleash human potential. A physically
active lifestyle promotes more than exercise. Involvement in
sports and physical activity leads to greater self-confidence,
enabling youth to be a force for positive change in their
communities.
ZE788-52484
ZG736-50401
Pomo Dau
Raven and the Box of Knowledge
Eagle Blanket
To the Pomo, a basket is no mere object. It
can be a tool, an honor, a gift, an industry
or an art. It comes to you in a dream and
stays with you in death, an object with a
spirit and a story all its own. And in every
basket the weaver leaves a small break in the
pattern, anything from a single stitch to a new
design. This is the Dau, the “door” through
which a basket’s spirit is allowed to pass, to
inspect completed baskets and fill them with
energy. 64˝ x 80˝ (163 x 203 cm) Unnapped,
whipstitch binding.
By Preston Singletary
Inspired by Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Designed by Tlingit artist Preston Singletary,
the image on this blanket represents Raven,
a shape-shifter who often employs crafty
schemes to achieve his goals. In this story,
the old chief who lives at the head of the
Nass River keeps his precious treasures — the
sun, the moon and the stars — locked away
inside beautifully carved boxes. Raven steals
this light and makes his escape into the
sky, carrying the sun in his mouth. The sun
represents enlightenment being given to all
people. Unnapped.
A Cheyenne warrior, hunting alone, came across
an eagle trapped in the antlers of a dead elk.
The eagle said, “Free me, and I will give you a
gift.” The warrior freed the eagle, and the eagle
said, “Go over the hill and you will find your
gift.” The warrior climbed the hill and found
a horse there, with a black-and-white coat
that matched the eagle’s feathers. This story is
interpreted through this blanket’s traditional
graphics and parfleche design elements.
39˝ x 68˝ (99 x 173 cm) Unnapped.
ZE788-50474
ZE788-50475
Earth Blanket
Navajo Water
From 1896 to 1930, Edward S. Curtis created
an invaluable photographic and written
record of every major Indian tribe west of
the Mississippi. This blanket, a tribute to the
man, is inspired by a design captured in one
of Curtis’s photos. The Hidatsa Earth blanket
features a triangular step pattern in the
center— known as the mountain design —
along with geometric patterns spanning the
blanket that represent wheat, grass and seed.
Unnapped.
Another design inspired by the iconic
photography of Edward Curtis. This
blanket, a tribute to the man, is inspired by
a design captured in one of Curtis’s photos.
The Navajo Water blanket incorporates
classic cultural elements like the sawtooth
lines of the eye-dazzler pattern and the
dragonfly that symbolizes the life-giving
gift of water. Unnapped.
american indian college fund
ZE788-52604
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l e g e n da ry c o l l e c t i o n
L e g e n da ry C o l l e c t i o n
For a century, Pendleton Woolen Mills has woven the legends and symbols of Native
American tribes into beautiful blankets. Native Americans were our first and remain our
most loyal customers. In the early 20th century, Pendleton was among the few American
mills making blankets specifically for the Indian trade.
Each blanket has a commemorative
label telling the design’s story. All
blankets are napped, felt bound, 82% pure virgin
wool/18% cotton. Dry clean. Made in the USA.
64˝ x 80˝ (163 x 203 cm)
A Pendleton blanket continues to signify honor and respect. For more than a hundred
years, Native Americans have acknowledged births, deaths and major milestones and
accomplishments with the gift of a Pendleton blanket. These original, exclusive designs
were inspired by Native American art, legends, beliefs, ceremonies and heroes. They are
collectible heirlooms of tomorrow that can be used and enjoyed today.
ZL494-52810
Female Storm
by Gilmore Scott
Clouds of cool blues and purples hover in the sky. A
calm, steady rain waters the ground and feeds the
lands. Plants, four-legged insects and the Diné beings
are nurtured and their thirsts are quenched. Diné
(Navajo) artist Gilmore Scott captures the beauty of
a female summer rainstorm in this original design for
the Pendleton Legendary Collection. Unlike spring’s
male storms that bring downpours, flash floods and
thunderstorms, this gentle summer storm is soft and
nurturing. Scott’s use of colors is strong and bold,
echoing the quiet power of Nature and the brilliant
high desert landscape. The artist’s philosophy that
“beauty is simple design and the harmony of color” is
evident in this unique blanket.
ZL494-52966
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Buffalo Creation Story
About the Artist
Buffalos are not typically associated with Navajo culture. So when contemporary Navajo
artist Andrew Hobson discovered a story of how the buffalo evolved in Navajo creation
stories, he was fascinated. Hobson’s original painting of the Buffalo-Who-Never-Dies
of the White Buffalo Tribe inspired this Pendleton blanket. In the tale, Buffalo became
angry with Holy Man for having two buffalo women as his wives. Holy Man killed the
angry buffalo with magic arrows and wands. But to his dismay, all the buffalos began
to die. Then sad, Holy Man brought the buffalo back to life and showed him how to
revive all the other buffalo. The central figure shows the angry buffalo fractured in
pieces to symbolize his death and journey back to life. Four buffalo tribes are shown
inside protective medicine hoops, and the four sacred mountain ranges of the Navajo
surround the central buffalo. The artist frames the work in the abstract rainbow
symbolizing his personal Yeii, or protective deity.
Andrew Keedah Hobson is a member of the Navajo
Nation. As a contemporary Native American artist,
Andrew draws inspiration from his bi-cultural
background, along with his interests in music and
sports. Andrew was born in Fort Defiance and grew
up in Chinle, Arizona. Presently, Andrew teaches
Visual Arts to Native American high school students
south of the Phoenix area where he lives with his
wife and two children. Andrew continues to pursue
his own work in the Visual Arts because of his passion
for building, painting, and creating. He keeps close
to his culture through the arts because he lives away
from his reservation, and recreating his own visual
interpretations of the Navajo creation stories makes
him feel closer to his homelands.
Circle of Life
Celebrate the Horse
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A brave warrior astride a swift
steed thunders across the
plain, accompanied by wild
mustangs. Similar vivid images
were painted on buffalo hides
by Plains Indians in the 1800s.
The Celebrate the Horse blanket
is based on a design from the
Blackfoot tribe, expert horsemen
who called the animal “elkhorse” for its great size. The
arrival of the horse with 16thcentury Spanish Conquistadors
changed the culture of Native
Americans, influencing the
tribes’ migration, trading,
herding and hunting. Eventually
Sioux, Cayuse, Nez Perce, Crow,
Comanche, Cheyenne, Kiowa
and other tribes became horsebased societies and cultures.
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Way of Life
The Way of Life blanket is based on the art of Jim
Yellowhawk, a member of the Cheyenne River Lakota
Sioux Tribe. It is a visual representation of Pte Oyate —
the Buffalo Nation. For many Plains Tribes, the buffalo
sustained all life. Every part of the animal was used —
the meat for food, and hides for robes, tepee covers and
shields. Horns were crafted into bowls and arrow points,
fat was rendered for candles and soap. Swift horses,
introduced by the Spanish in the 16th century, became
essential to the buffalo hunt. The tepee and blanket strips
signify the four winds, the world above and below, as
well as night and day. In this unique design, a Pendleton
Blanket serves as a buffalo robe, keeping the body warm
and the spirit strong. 80” x 64” (203 x 163 cm)
l e g e n da ry c o l l e c t i o n
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The Circle of Life blanket honors
tribal Elders. It is a reminder that
we are all children of the Earth,
and we all share an equal place
in the circle. The four sacred
colors — yellow, red, black and
white — represent the four
Directions and humankind, and
when mixed together create
brown, the color of Mother
Earth. The east represents the
Sun and is yellow. The south
represents the warmth and
vitality of life-blood and is red.
The west represents the darkness
in the night sky and is black. And
the north signifies the purity of
snow and is white. Each direction
also represents a stage of life:
east symbolizes birth, south
the vitality of youth, west the
maturity of experience and north
the wisdom of age. The Circle of
Life blanket includes blue for the
sky and green for the Earth.
Creation Turtle
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The Turtle blanket recognizes
the Iroquois Confederacy: the
Oneida, Seneca, Mohawk,
Cayuga, Onondaga and
Tuscarora Nations. The Turtle
design is a representation of
the Iroquois Creation legend.
Long ago, the earth was covered
with deep water and there
were no people. The birds saw
Skywoman fall from the sky. As
she fell, she grabbed the roots
of a tree from heaven. The birds
spread their wings together to
save her. Only Turtle was strong
enough to hold her, so they
placed her on his back. There
she planted the roots; and as her
garden grew, Turtle grew in size,
finally becoming North America,
known as Turtle Island.
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Shared Spirits
The Shared Spirits blanket celebrates the commonalities
of all Native American tribes. The design incorporates
imagery that is universal among many tribes rather than
symbols specific to one tribe or region. The sun, moon,
stars and rain clouds represent an honored relationship
with the spiritual world of the cosmos. Reverence for
the natural world is represented by both flora (corn,
squash, beans and tobacco) and fauna (buffalo, elk, bear
and eagle). The dynamic central image is a sacred circle
filled with a cross, a universal symbol of the origin of
humankind and the four directions that guide us on our
journey through life.
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s h aw l s & j a c q ua r d b l a n k e t s
B l a n k e t Ro b e s
These blankets are robe size, the size preferred by Native Americans for
ceremonial purposes and wrapping about oneself as a robe. They are
impressive as wall hangings and practical when folded on a sofa or at the
foot of a bed. Felt bound unless otherwise noted. 82% pure virgin wool/
18% cotton. Dry clean. Made in the USA. 64˝ x 80˝ (163 x 203 cm)
Chief Joseph Collection
Designed early in the 1920s, the Chief Joseph design continues to be one
of Pendleton’s most popular blankets. It commemorates the heroism of one
of the Northwest’s greatest Nez Perce warriors, Chief Joseph. His Nez Perce
name was “Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kert”, which means Thunder Rolling
Down Hill.
51156 Cream (R, S, Q, K)
51148 Charcoal (R, S)
51110 Sapphire (R, S, Q)
51101 Aegean (R, S)
51120 Maroon (R, S, Q, K)
51130 Indigo (R, S)
The Nez Perce were
known for their skills
as warriors, breeding
of Appaloosa horses,
support and guidance
for the Lewis and Clark
Corps of Discovery, and
their peace efforts with
the US Government.
The Chief Joseph blanket
is the oldest on-going
blanket produced by
Pendleton Woolen Mills.
Its design is balanced
with arrowheads
symbolizing bravery and
pointing in all directions
of Mother Earth.
51103 Purple (R, S)
ZD411Robe (R) 64˝ x 80˝ (163 x 203 cm)
ZD412Shawl (S) 68˝ x 68˝ (173 x 173 cm)
ZD413Queen (Q)90˝ x 90˝ (229 x 229 cm)
ZD403King (K) 108˝ x 90” (274 x 229 cm)
See page 48 for Chief Joseph Muchacho blankets.
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51106 Ivory (R, S, Q, K)
51114 Khaki (R, S, Q, K)
51118 Sage (R, S, Q, K)
51116 Forest (R, S, Q, K)
51119 Cardinal (R, S)
51124 Turquoise (R, S)
51128 Aqua (R, S, Q, K)
51105 Black (R, S)
51114 Khaki
51105 Black
51106 Ivory
Harding
51118 Sage
51116 Forest
In 1923 President Harding and his wife visited the West to dedicate a
portion of the Old Oregon Trail. At that ceremony, local Cayuse and
Umatilla chiefs presented the First Lady with a Pendleton shawl inspired
by the already famous Chief Joseph blanket. Dry clean. Made in the USA.
Napped.
ZD421 Robe 64” x 80” (163 x 203 cm)
ZD422 Shawl 68” x 68” (173 x 173 cm) Fringed
51124 Turquoise
51105 Black
Chief Joseph Pillows
s h aw l s , j a c q ua r d b l a n k e t s , & P ILLOWS
51106 Ivory
16˝ x 16˝ (41 x 41cm). Felt bound. Spot clean. Made in
the USA.
XP573
51106 Ivory
51130 Indigo
51124 Turquoise
51105 Black
Fringed Shawls
Arapaho Trail
Historically, Native American shawls were worn by women
for warmth and protection and to show off their unique
designs. They were frequently used for traditional dances
and ceremonies. Women today wear their shawls to family
gatherings and festivities. The shawl will always be an honored
gift and a symbol of Native American tradition.
Arapaho Trail is a spectacular example of a classic nine-element design. The
pattern evolved from the traditional banded Chief Stripe and features three
rows of three central designs. It originated with the Navajos and gained
popularity among other tribes, including the Arapaho. The Arapaho were
great traders — their name is thought to have come from the Pawnee word
for “traders” — often exchanging furs for blankets. The part of their route
that winds from the prairie through Indian Gulch to Clear Creek Junction
became known as the Arapaho Travois Trail. Napped.
ZD412 Fringed Shawl 68” x 68” plus 4” fringe (173 x 173 cm)
ZD500 Robe 64” x 80” (163 x 203 cm)
ZD504 Shawl 68” x 68” (173 x 173 cm) Fringed
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h e r i ta g e & t r i b u t e c o l l e c t i o n s
Tribute Series
H e r i ta g e C o l l e c t i o n
The Pendleton Tribute Series pays homage to the other American
mills that pioneered the weaving of Indian trade blankets. As a longstanding contemporary of these mills, we are pleased to present this
historical collection. Lightly napped, felt bound. 82% wool/
18% cotton. Dry clean. Made in the USA. 64˝ x 72˝ (163 x 183 cm)
From our archives we have chosen to reintroduce these enduring designs, sure
to be just as cherished today as when we first created them. Dating back as
far as 1896, each blanket in the Heritage Collection illustrates the geometric
motifs and weaving expertise that quickly became a Pendleton hallmark.
Unnapped. Felt bound. 82% pure virgin wool/18% cotton. 64˝ x 80˝
(163 x 203 cm) Dry clean. Made in the USA.
J. Capps and Sons of
Jacksonville, Illinois, was the
first to capitalize on the Indian
trade, producing blankets
in the late 1800s. Most of
the designs were simple yet
dramatic.
ZE400-52904 Capps V
The Buell Manufacturing
Company of St. Joseph,
Missouri, offered blankets
that were distinctly Navajo
in design. Buell designs were
more directly related to
traditional Native American
weavings.
ZD435-52900
ZD435-52783
Pueblo Dwelling
Canyon Diablo
This framed blanket is vintage 1923,
first produced during the heyday of
Trade blanket production. Arrows on
the pattern indicate the paths of life
and power. Stars centered in squares
echo the bright morning star, a spirit
honored among many pueblo dwellers.
Fifty thousand years ago the Canyon
Diablo meteorite made its mark on
the Arizona landscape. The Canyon
Diablo blanket pattern incorporates
diamonds, arrows, mountains and
other Native American-inspired
graphics.
ZD579-51106
ZD435-52612
Silver Bark
Evening Star
With colors inspired by the white and
gray bark of the Aspen trees against
the blue sky.
ZD517-51106 Queen
ZD518-51106King
ZD503-51106Shawl
The Evening Star design features a
traditional star symbol emblazoned
on the colors of the sunset. Stories of
the Evening Star, the planet Venus, are
found in a number of Native American
myths.
ZD420-51181
ZD485-51109
Turtle
Gatekeeper
Celebrates the beautiful Iroquois
creation story of how Turtle’s
strength helped create the earth.
The Gatekeeper is an original Pendleton
design from 1935. The eight-point star,
gatekeeper of the morning, shows the
way to the light and knowledge of
the day.
ZE400-52905 Buell V
Blankets from Racine Woolen
Mills of Racine, Wisconsin,
were notable for their
excellent quality.
ZE400-52903 Racine V
Oregon City Woolen Mills
was known for explosive
colors and unique images.
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ZE400-52939 Oregon City V
B l a n k e t Ro b e s
Contemporary interpretation
of the American flag is a
celebration of the patriotism
of Native American soldiers.
The design marries modern
asymmetry and vintage
Americana. Unnapped.
A donation from the sale of
each blanket will be made
to the Fisher House™
Foundation, which provides
residences near major
military and VA medical
centers for the families
of ill or wounded service
members and veterans.
Napped.
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Heroic Chief
The war bonnet was
common among Plains Indian
men — but was seldom worn
on the battlefield. Reserved
for formal occasions, the
golden eagle-feather war
bonnet was a spiritual symbol
of a man’s courage and
honor. Napped.
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Compass Stripe
j a c q ua r d b l a n k e t s
Brave Star
These blankets are robe size, the size preferred by Native Americans
for ceremonial purposes and wrapping about oneself as a robe. They
are impressive as wall hangings and practical when folded on a sofa
or at the foot of a bed. Felt bound unless otherwise noted. 82% pure
virgin wool/18% cotton. Dry clean. Made in the USA. 64˝ x 80˝
(163 x 203 cm)
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Grateful Nation
In recognition of their selfless sacrifice, our Grateful Nation jacquard blanket
honors the brave men and women who have defended freedom throughout
the history of the United States of America. Each authentically colored stripe
represents a service ribbon awarded to veterans of historical conflicts in which
our country has engaged:
• World War II Asiatic Pacific Campaign
• World War II Europe-Africa-Middle East Campaign
• Korean Service
• US Vietnam Service
• Southwest Asia Service (Gulf War)
• War on Terrorism
The directional cross,
symbolizing the four cardinal
directions, is the defining
element in our Compass
Stripe blanket. Powers and
teachings are ascribed to
each direction both literally
and symbolically in many
Native American cultures.
Napped.
See page 17 for bedding collection.
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Supernova
The star-like images on
our Supernova blanket
were inspired by the art of
ancient Native American
sky watchers. Whipstitched.
Unnapped.
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Dawn’s Early Light
“O say can you see by the dawn’s early light….” These words were penned
on the back of an envelope in 1814 by Francis Scott Key. Key was held
captive on a Royal Navy ship as British ships in Chesapeake Bay bombarded
Fort McHenry throughout the night. When dawn broke, the fort was still
standing, the American flag still waving. It was a turning point in the war
of 1812, and the birth of our national anthem, the “Star Spangled Banner.”
This blanket commemorates the Bicentennial of that momentous morning in
U.S. history. Fifteen red and white stripes and stars represent those on the
flag at that time. Striations and imprecise images give the design a vintage
Americana look. Napped.
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Basket Dance
j a c q ua r d b l a n k e t s
B l a n k e t Ro b e s
Like beloved Pendleton blankets,
Hopi baskets are passed from
generation to generation and
offered as gifts from friend to
friend. These intricately woven
baskets and the ceremony
associated with them inspired
our Basket Dance Blanket.
Its design celebrates Hopi
craftsmanship and traditions. A
Hopi basket is offered as a sign
of kinship, friendship and sharing
Napped.
These blankets are robe size, the size preferred by Native Americans for
ceremonial purposes and wrapping about oneself as a robe. They are
impressive as wall hangings and practical when folded on a sofa or at the
foot of a bed. Felt bound unless otherwise noted. 82% pure virgin wool/
18% cotton. Dry clean. Made in the USA. 64˝ x 80˝ (163 x 203 cm)
See page 13 for bedding collection.
ZE494-52871
Tamiami Trail
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Coyote Tale
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Coyote is the protagonist of a number of Native American tales which vary
from culture to culture. In some stories he is the Creator, in some a hero or
messenger, in others a trickster not unlike Raven. In Zuni legend, Coyote
and Eagle go hunting together. But it is too dark. When they come to a
river, Coyote nearly drowns while Eagle soars across. Eventually they come
to a village where the kachina spirits keep light, for whenever they need it.
Coyote and Eagle borrow the box of light and go hunting. Soon curious
Coyote opens the box. The moon and sun escape, taking with them the
light and warmth. And that’s how Winter began. The Coyote Tale Blanket,
centered with a coyote mask and surrounded by eagle feathers, captures the
heart of the tale. Napped.
See page 10 for bedding collection.
Bright River
Mission Mill
The Mission Mill blanket was
created as a tribute to one of
the original mills established by
Pendleton founder Thomas L.
Kay. The mill turned out the first
bolt of worsted wool west of
the Mississippi. The old mill is a
part of the historic Mission Mill
Museum in Salem, Oregon.
The museum’s grounds include
the 1898 rock and brickwork
Thomas Kay Woolen Mill, a
central attraction of the site.
(The original mill was destroyed
by fire three years earlier.) Guests
may tour the mill and view
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every phase of the spinning and
weaving operation, including
the antique machinery once powered by the water from nearby Mill Creek.
The site also includes the 1841 home and parsonage of Oregon pioneer and
missionary Jason Lee. The Victorian colors and composition of the design are
a nod to the English heritage of founder Thomas L. Kay. Napped.
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The Bright River blanket is an
interpretation of the Navajo
weaving style known as the Eye
Dazzler. In it, vibrant color flows
and undulates like sunset reflected
on the waters of a Southwest river.
Designs such as these appeared
during the Transitional period
(1880-1895) when Navajo weavers
shifted from making blankets to
crafting rugs. Borrowing from the
elaborate serrated diamonds of
Rio Grande/Saltillo serapes, Navajo
weavers created eye-dazzling
optical effects in brilliant new color
palettes. Whipstitched. Unnapped.
See page 11 for bedding collection.
Wupatki
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By the end of the Seminole Wars
in 1858, when the first sewing
machines arrived, Seminole women
began making intricate colorful
patchwork by sewing long strips
of fabric together. In 1928 the
Tamiami Trail, the highway from
Tampa to Miami, opened and
the Seminole saw new trade
opportunities. They took advantage
of the tourist market for crafts such
as patchwork and palmetto dolls.
Their entrepreneurial success along
the Tamiami Trail is a testimony to
Seminole creativity and resilience.
Unnapped.
The design of the Wupatki blanket
was inspired by petroglyphs
found near the border of Wupatki
National Monument in Arizona,
the location of the ruins of early
Native American cultures, believed
to be ancestors of the modern
Hopi. “Wupatki” is the Hopi word
for “Big House.” Recurring squarespiral designs echo those carved
into the rocks and were common
in Anasazi and Sinagua designs.
Rectangular border elements
signifying the linear shapes of
pueblo ruins and traditional stripes
are in archetypal colors of black,
white and red. Unnapped.
Verde Valley
B l a n k e t Ro b e s
These blankets are robe size, the size preferred by Native Americans for
ceremonial purposes and wrapping about oneself as a robe. They are
impressive as wall hangings and practical when folded on a sofa or at the
foot of a bed. Felt bound unless otherwise noted. 82% pure virgin wool/
18% cotton. Dry clean. Made in the USA. 64˝ x 80˝ (163 x 203 cm)
ZE493-52906
j a c q ua r d b l a n k e t s
Verde Valley is called Matk’amvaha
by the Northeastern Yavapai, the
first human inhabitants of this
valley in central Arizona. They were
a hunting and gathering people,
sometimes migrating to different
areas to follow the ripening of
edible plants. This unusual blanket
design and its color (“verde” is
green in Spanish) and stepped
triangles reminded us of the
beauty of the fertile Verde Valley,
surrounded by mesas and rugged
mountain peaks. Unnapped.
Sonora Serape
ZE493-52918
This exclusive Pendleton design
combines the serape stripes of
indigenous Indian weavers of the
northern Mexico border state of
Sonora with the more geometric
motifs of familiar northern
Native American designs. The
vivid geometric grid overlays
the unbalanced stripes that
distinguish serapes from other
blankets. The Sonora Serape is
a stunning example of creative
design combined with state-ofthe-art looms and more than a
century and a half of Pendleton
weaving experience. Whipstitched.
Unnapped.
Newspaper Rock
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Super Chief
This blanket celebrates the “Train of the Stars,” the pride of the Atchison,
Topeka and Santa Fe Railway as it carried celebrities from Chicago to L.A.
in the 1930s through the 1960s. The train’s interior design featured Native
American-inspired themes and colors. The border of our Super Chief Blanket
duplicates the upholstery fabric used in the passenger cars. Napped.
The Santa Fe Railway marks are licensed marks owned by BNSF Railway Company.
The Navajo call it “Tse’ Hane’,”
the rock that tells a story. Two
hundred-square-foot Newspaper
Rock in Utah’s Canyonlands
National Park is covered with rock
designs that inspired this blanket.
The earliest symbols were carved
as many as 2,000 years ago.
Hundreds of images can be seen in
these stories in stone. Depictions
of deer, pronghorn antelope and
human hands on the blanket let us
imagine the hunters, the stories, the
messages and the news of those
days long gone. Unnapped.
ZE493-52873
Beaded Bandolier
This intricately woven blanket
reflects the beauty of the
elaborately beaded bags crafted
by the Ojibwe and other peoples
of the Great Lakes. The earliest
Ojibwe bandolier bags were made
around 1850. The beadwork was
done by women during the winter.
When summer came, men traveled
to Sioux country where a beautiful
bandolier could be worth a pony in
trade. Unnapped.
See page 11 for bedding collection.
See page 12 for bedding collection.
Saxony Hills
ZE493-52965
ZE493-52869
The Saxony Hills blanket references
the changing landscape of Navajo
weaving in the 1800s. Hand-spun
wool from the Churro sheep
was the main source of yarn for
Navajo blankets until the 1860s.
Then Saxony yarns arrived in the
Southwest by way of the Santa
Fe Trail and later the railroad. By
the mid-1900s, Saxony yarns were
used by the Navajos for general
weaving. The Saxony Hills blanket
incorporates traditional, geometric
Navajo motifs — diamonds, stepped
triangles and Spider Woman cross
patterns. Unnapped.
See page 10 for bedding collection.
Great Plains
Women of the Great Plains tribes —
Sioux, Arapaho, Kiowa, Blackfoot,
Cheyenne and others — created
clothing, moccasins, leggings,
bags and pouches made of tanned
animal hides. This decorative art
using abstract geometric designs
was primarily the creative work
of women. Realistic art such as
the hide painting on tepees and
robes was practiced chiefly by men
recording war or hunting deeds.
Whipstitched. Napped.
ZE494-52870
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j a c q ua r d b l a n k e t s
B l a n k e t Ro b e s
These blankets are robe size, the size preferred by Native Americans for
ceremonial purposes and wrapping about oneself as a robe. They are
impressive as wall hangings and practical when folded on a sofa or at the
foot of a bed. Felt bound unless otherwise noted. 82% pure virgin wool/
18% cotton. Dry clean. Made in the USA. 64˝ x 80˝ (163 x 203 cm)
ZE494-52417
ZE494-52641
Big Medicine
Buffalo Roam
The seven bison on this blanket
represent the seven directions: North,
South, East, West, Above, Below
and Within. Together they symbolize
wholeness for mankind and the earth.
Napped.
The buffalo was revered by many
Native American tribes. The
meat gave them food. The hides
provided robes for warmth, tepee
covers for shelter and shields for
protection. Napped.
ZE494-52802
Mt Hood
When Pendleton Woolen Mills founder Thomas Kay arrived in Oregon in
1863, he no doubt saw the site that impresses first-time visitors today.
Majestic Mt. Hood looms above fields and forests, visible up to one
hundred miles away. The 11,245-foot mountain is an active volcanic peak
in the Cascade Range, and is the crowning glory of the Columbia River
Gorge. Oregon’s highest peak is covered with snow most of the year.
Napped.
Dream Catcher
In Ojibwe or Chippewa lore,
ZD508-52448
ZE494-52297
Honoring
Glacier Park
100th Anniversary
The gift of a feather is a gift of
honor. It is a tribute to the courage
of the recipient. Throughout Native
American cultures, feathers
represent strength, wisdom and
a connection with the Creator.
Napped.
Dream Catchers protect
children from nightmares.
Good dreams pass through
the center and slide down the
feathers to the sleeping child.
Bad dreams get caught in the
web and disappear. Napped.
A special edition of the centennial
blanket which celebrates one of the
most treasured National Parks.
Two special Glacier Park labels.
Whipstitched. Napped.
ZE494-52609
Day of the Dead
DÍa de los Muertos…the Day
of the Dead comes to life on
this colorful blanket. More than
3,000 years ago, indigenous
peoples of Mexico celebrated
a ritual honoring their dead
ancestors. During the age of
the Aztecs, skulls were first
used to symbolize death and
rebirth. Napped.
ZD505-52447
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ZD460-51100
ZE494-52473
Spirit Bear
Tree of Life II
Plains Indians consider the Bear
to be “The Keeper of the West,”
a spiritual symbol of strength and
protection. Napped.
The joyful “Tree of Life” pattern is
a traditional Navajo rug pictorial
design first seen in the 1840s and
still woven today. Napped.
B l a n k e t Ro b e s
ZE494-52611
ZE494-51105
Moonlight Mesa
Los Ojos
The quiet beauty of moonlight on
the desert landscape inspired the
Moonlight Mesa pattern. Arrows
denote protection, and stylized
butterflies symbolize everlasting life.
Napped.
The design was inspired by the art of
Native American pueblo dwellers of
the American Southwest. Unnapped.
j a c q ua r d b l a n k e t s
These blankets are robe size, the size preferred by Native Americans for
ceremonial purposes and wrapping about oneself as a robe. They are
impressive as wall hangings and practical when folded on a sofa or at the
foot of a bed. Felt bound unless otherwise noted. 82% pure virgin wool/
18% cotton. Dry clean. Made in the USA. 64˝ x 80˝ (163 x 203 cm)
See page 19 for bedding collection.
ZE493-52792
Route 66
This colorful blanket celebrates the first completely paved American
highway and its legendary roadside attractions. Referred to by John
Steinbeck as “the mother road,” Route 66 is now a nostalgic trip down
memory lane. The two-lane road formerly called America’s Main Street
is a bona fide pop culture icon. 2,448-mile long Route 66 began as a
wagon road in 1856, and it was once the major route west from Chicago
to Los Angeles. Unnapped.
ZD431-51119 Cardinal
ZD423-51100
Storm Pattern
Raven
The Storm Pattern traces its origins
to the legend of the creation of the
Navajo homeland. In the blanket’s
center is the first hogan, the original
house in which the Navajo people
began to arrange their world. The
hogan is surrounded by four sacred
mountains, symbolized by rectangles
near each corner. Napped.
In native North American legend,
the Raven serves as teacher of good
versus evil and is a friend who is
always available when a decision is
to be made. Napped.
Journey West
This design celebrates the
pioneering spirit of our founder,
weaver Thomas Kay, who
journeyed from England to
America and arrived in Oregon
in 1863. It is a tribute to the
generations of weavers that
have continued his legacy
of quality and excellence.
Unnapped.
ZE493-52773
ZD494-52241 Tan (R, Q, K)
ZD501-51128
Spirit of the Peoples
Hacienda
The pattern is a celebration of the
Pendleton community, customers and
associates. Unnapped.
The pattern is representative of
traditional Southwest Native American
art. The nine-element design arises
from that of early Navajo Chief
blankets and includes three rows of
three central designs. Unnapped.
ZD517 Queen
ZD518 King
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j a c q ua r d b l a n k e t s
B l a n k e t Ro b e s
These blankets are robe size, the size preferred by Native Americans for
ceremonial purposes and wrapping about oneself as a robe. They are
impressive as wall hangings and practical when folded on a sofa or at the
foot of a bed. Felt bound unless otherwise noted. 82% pure virgin wool/
18% cotton. Dry clean. Made in the USA. 64˝ x 80˝ (163 x 203 cm)
ZD405-51148
ZD447-52438
Combining mid-to-late 19th Century
Native American weaving traditions
and the influence of Spanish
missionaries in the Southwest.
Unnapped.
The Crossroads design reflects First
Nations teachings and the power
of the four directions – the number
“four” is sacred among many
Native American tribes. Unnapped.
See page 19 for bedding collection.
See page 18 for bedding collection.
San Miguel
ZD540-52780
ZD539-52777
Quill Basket
Midnight Eyes
Porcupine quills are one of the
oldest forms of embellishment
found on hides and baskets. This
blanket’s intricate pattern and
subtle colors are a tribute to the
ancient art of quilled basketry.
Unnapped.
This Native American-inspired
pattern is a tribute to creatures of
the night. The diamonds in this
pattern suggest keen nocturnal
eyes that look fearlessly into the
darkness and see all. Unnapped.
See page 17 for bedding collection.
See page 14 for bedding collection.
Crossroads
Arrowhead
The intricate, geometric design is
created with arrow images, symbols
common among Native American
tribes. A bundle of five arrows
represented the five founding tribes
of the Iroquois League. To the
Navajo, flint is a sacred stone and
arrowheads are said to resemble
the tips of lightning bolts thrown
by Thunder. Arrowheads are often
used in designs to signify protection.
Unnapped.
ZD512-52581
ZD492-52772
ZD543-52771
Coyoacán
Abiquiu Sunset
This colorful blanket pattern evokes
the artistic traditions of Mexico’s
Tehuantepec area. Indigenous
women of the region were known
for their distinctive Tehuana style —
ethnic skirts, flowery headpieces and
silver jewelry. Unnapped.
On a rocky mesa above the
Rio Chama in northern
New Mexico sits the village of
Abiquiu. This blanket reflects the
beauty of Abiquiu’s natural red rock
cliffs at sunset, layered in bands of
color — gold, brown, purple and
maroon. Unnapped.
See page 15 for bedding collection.
See page 16 for bedding collection.
ZD509-52583
Diamond Desert
Charbonneau
Santa Fe Saxony
The Native American-inspired
central star and the deep colors of
this blanket evoke the steady light
of the North Star in the night sky.
Napped.
Diamonds represent the four sacred
mountains that define the four
directions and enclose the Navajo
universe in the shape of a diamond.
Unnapped.
See page 15 for bedding collection.
See page 12 for bedding collection.
This beautiful blanket is named
after Jean Baptiste Charbonneau.
Jean Baptiste was the son of
Shoshone guide Sacagawea and
French Canadian trapper Toussaint
Charbonneau. Unnapped.
The opening of the Santa Fe Trail in
1821 brought about many changes
in Navajo weaving. By the 1860s
new yarns from Saxony, Germany,
began to supplement the natural
fleece-colored yarns. Unnapped.
See page 16 for bedding collection.
See page 14 for bedding collection.
North Star
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ZE493-52809
ZD534-52774
ZD541-52775