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Long before there were white men in America, there were blankets. Some stitched together from fox or wolf pelts. Some woven or twisted from thin strips of cedar bark fiber, bird, beaver or rabbit skins. Some loomed from wild cotton colored with native dyes.
Then, from Europe, came wool and still more colors for the native artists' expressions. And, later, came men from Pendleton® Woolen Mills who studied the beliefs and legends behind the Indian designs, striving to capture their true spirit in blankets produced with modern machinery. The work of these men resulted in the first Indian-inspired Pendleton® Blankets and Shawls.
Today, that tradition of complimentary creation lives on in Pendleton® Indian Blankets and Shawls, still woven from the finest fleece wool to be used and cherished from generation to generation. |
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NATIVE AMERICAN BLANKETS |
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The Pendleton® legend began at the turn of the century, when a woolen mill in Pendleton, Oregon began producing beautiful wool blankets in vivid colors and authentic designs for the neighboring Umatilla and Cayuse tribes. The popularity of these blankets quickly spread to other tribes, as well as the settlers in the region. Tourists from the East were also enamored with the striking designs and bought them as souvenirs to take back home. The superb quality and wool's exceptional warmth soon made these blankets especially popular for a wide range of outdoor activities, and earned Pendleton® a reputation for the finest craftsmanship, which continues to be a hallmark of Pendleton® products.
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NEW! Legends Blanket |
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Pendleton® Legends Blanket
Pendleton® and Nike® have teamed up with the American Indian College Fund to create the Legends Blanket - and to provide scholarships and educational opportunities for Native Americans. Traditional motifs representing the trees and mountains of our Oregon home stand out in vivid colors on black. They are woven amid a classic Native American inspired nine-element design that also includes the Nike swoosh and ACG logos. A portion of the sale of each blanket will go to supporting the American Indian College Fund. 82% pure virgin wool / 18% cotton. Dry clean. Made in the USA. 64" x 80".
$248.00
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NEW! Spirit of the Peoples Blanket |
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Pendleton® Spirit of the Peoples Blanket
This collectable blanket was designed and woven to commemorate 100 years of weaving America's spirit in the Pendleton, Oregon mill. It is a celebration of family. Stripes running through directional crosses represent the trails of the five generations of family that heve lead the company with the white stripe representing the generations to come. Crosses represent the four directions of Mother Earth, home to our Native American friends and their ancestors. 82% pure virgin wool / 18% cotton. Dry clean. Made in the USA. 64" x 80".
$198.00
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NEW! Father's Eyes Blanket |
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Pendleton® Father's Eyes Blanket
Pendleton's® Father's Eyes is a tribute to the men who watch over and guide us as we journey through this earth. The diamonds represent a father's eyes. Arrowheads signify the unwavering protection a father provides for his family and the direction that he offers to his sons and daughters. The traditional step pattern echoes a father's lifesteps from birth and into the spirit world. The wave design represents the ebb and flow of life's ups and downs through which our father offers his love and support. A portion of the sale of each blanket will benefit men's health organizations. 82% pure virgin wool / 18% cotton. Dry clean. Made in the USA. 64" x 80".
$198.00
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NEW! Four Winds Blanket |
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NEW! Brave Star Blanket |
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Pendleton®
Brave Star Blanket
Contemporary interpretaion of the American flag is a celebration of the patriotism of Native American soldiers. The design marries modern asymmetry and vintage Americana. 82% wool / 18% cotton. Dry clean, made in USA.
Blanket 64" x 80"
$198.00
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NEW! Casa Bohemia Blanket |
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Pendleton®
Casa Bohemia Blanket
This colorful pattern, adapted from a vintage serape, is at home with modern boho style. The medallion motif has its roots in mid-to-late 1800s Vallero patterns of New Mexico. 82% wool / 18% cotton. Dry clean, made in USA.
Blanket 64" x 80"
$198.00
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Pendleton® Oregon Collection |
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Pendleton® Round-Up Collection |
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Pendleton® Round-Up Collection
New licensed designs woven in conjunction with the historic Pendleton Round-Up.
82% virgin wool / 18% cotton. Dry clean. Made in the USA.
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Pendleton®
Let'er Buck!
The buckin' horse motif is a beautifully nostalgic Western classic.
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Robe $204.00
Includes commemorative label.
64" x 80".
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Lil' Buckeroo Blanket $74.00
32" x 44".
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Pendleton®
Whiskey Saddle Blanket
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Standing Rock Blanket |
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Pendleton®
Standing Rock Blanket
This overall pattern is distinguished by vivid colors and strong graphic elements. The design pays tribute to the Sioux legend of Standing Rock. According to the story, a woman from the Dakota nation was turned to stone due to her jealousy and refusal to travel with her tribe to a new camp. The monumental rock stands today in front of the Standing Rock Indian Agency is South Dakota. 82% wool / 18% cotton. Dry clean, made in USA.
Blanket 64" x 80"
$198.00
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Canyonlands Blanket |
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Pendleton® Canyonlands Blanket
The blues, pinks and reds reflect the awe-inspiring landscape of Utah's Canyonlands National Park. 82% pure virgin wool / 18% cotton. Dry clean. Made in the USA. 64" x 80".
$198.00
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Eye Dazzler Blanket |
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Pendleton® Eye Dazzler Blanket
A tribute to the Navajo striped blankets from the late 1800s which featured elaborate serrated diamond and bold, dramatic color. 82% pure virgin wool / 18% cotton. Dry clean. Made in the USA. 64" x 80".
$198.00
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Diamond Dance Blanket |
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The Vintage Collection |
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Pendleton® Vintage
Collection Blankets
At first glance, these lovely blankets seemd to have been discovered in the hacienda of a beloved grandmother. But they are newly woven in Pendleton's® own Northwest woolen mills. The blankets reflect both their reverence for Pendleton® history and the wealth of inspiration in their design archives. Pendleton® has given these fresh inspirations a luxurious finish with the rich patina of age - a fitting tribute to their heritage. The stonewashed, distressed surface lends the feeling of a well-loved and well cared for heirloom. The colors are softly muted and the hand is sumptuously soft. All have complementary felt binding. 82% wool / 18% cotton. Dry clean. Made in USA.
Blanket 55" x 72"
$298.00
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Aspen Blanket |
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Grateful Nation Blanket |
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Beaded Woodland Blanket |
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Pendleton® Beaded Woodland Blanket
The Beaded Woodland blanket showcases the two design traditions of the Woodland Tribes with alternating bands of loom worked, geometric leaves and the shapes of flowing appliquéd flowers. Unnapped. 82% pure virgin wool / 18% cotton. Dry clean. Made in the USA. 64" x 80".
$198.00
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Cherokee Basket Blanket |
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Pendleton® Cherokee Basket Blanket
Functional objects become works of art in the hands of gifted Cherokee basketweavers. Geometric shapes decorate the outside of their unique double-walled baskets. Unnapped. 82% pure virgin wool / 18% cotton. Dry clean. Made in the USA. 64" x 80".
$198.00
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Moab Blanket |
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Pendleton®
Moab Blanket
This design is inspired by the prehistoric rock art in the area around Moab, Utah. The Moab pattern incorporates stylized bear claws, bison horns ana other animal symbols, as well as classic Anasazi zigzags, which represent mountains or lightning. 82% wool / 18% cotton. Dry clean, made in USA.
Blanket 64" x 80"
$198.00
Shawl 68" x 68"
$214.00
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Hacienda and Ranch House Blankets |
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Pendleton®
Hacienda Blanket
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. The sophisticated pattern incorporates geometrical shapes and right angles. The blanket is unnapped. 82% wool / 18% cotton. Dry clean, made in USA. 64" x 80".
$198.00
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Iroquois Turtle Heritage |
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Pendleton® Iroquois
Turtle Blanket
The Iroquois Turtle Blanket is a re-coloration of an early 1900s Pendleton® design. It pays tribute to the Iroquois Confederacy, one of the oldest participatory democracies on earth, consisting of the Oneida, Seneca, Mohawk, Cayuga, Onondaga (and later the Tuscarora) Nations. The Turtle design was inspired by Iroquois, primarily Mohawk, legend. Long ago, the earth was covered with deep water and there were no people. According to stories, 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 the Turtle was strong enough to hold her, so they placed her on the turtle's back. There she planted the root; and as her garden grew, Turtle grew in size first becoming a large island, then finally North America, known as Turtle Island. This blanket is an example of centerpoint design in which three major design elements fall in a row down the center of the blanket. Unnapped. 82% pure virgin wool / 18% cotton. Dry clean. Made in the USA. 64" x 80".
$198.00
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White Raven |
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Pendleton®
White Raven Blanket
This Pendleton® blanket is adapted from Haida artist April White's painting, "White Raven's Moonlit Flight." According to Haida legend, through his powers as the Transformer and Trickster, Raven disguised himself and stole the Moon from the Sky Chief for humankind in exchange for his fill of fish. 82% wool / 18% cotton. Dry clean, made in USA. 80" x 64".
$198.00
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Rock Ridge Blanket |
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Pendleton®
Rock Ridge Blanket
The Rock Ridge blanket reflects the Teec Nos Pos (Tes-Nos-Pos) regional style of Navajo weaving - a bold, exciting design which many experts believe was patterned after pictures of Persian rugs introduced to the region by a missionary woman. 82% wool / 18% cotton. Dry clean, made in USA. 64" x 80".
$198.00
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Laguna |
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Pendleton®
Laguna Blanket
The Laguna Blanket is a tribute to the pottery motifs of Laguna Pueblo in what is now present-day New Mexico. It is centered with a vibrant geometric floral design inspired by images common in Laguna pottery. Curving shapes, flowers and leaves, circles, and star-like shapes are signature Laguna design elements. 82% wool / 18% cotton. Dry clean, made in USA. 64" x 80".
$198.00
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Great Star Blanket |
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Pendleton®
Great Star Twin Blanket
A number of traditional geometric motifs are artistically interwoven in a multifaceted blanket. The Great Star blanket is a contemporary interpretation of the classic three-banded Navajo rug design that incorporated stars, diamonds, squash blossoms and a host of other motifs. Pendleton®'s modern version is woven in brilliant new colors and combinations unlike the muted earthtones originally obtained from vegetable dyes. 88% pure wool / 12% cotton, dry clean, made in the USA. 64" x 80".
$198.00
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Spirit of the Salmon Blanket |
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Pendleton®
Spirit of the Salmon Blanket Blanket
For centuries Native Americans depended on the salmon for sustenance. This mighty fish is celebrated in legends, baskets, totems and now -- blankets! 82% wool / 18% cotton. Dry clean, made in USA. 64" x 80".
$198.00
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Harding Blanket and Shawl |
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Pendleton® Harding Robe and Shawl
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. This robe from Pendleton's® Heritage Collection is comparable to a twin blanket, the size originally used as a ceremonial robe by Native Americans. It is ideal for foot of bed, draped over a sofa or chair, or hung as unique, historic wall art. 82% pure virgin wool / 18% cotton, dry clean, made in USA. The robe is 64" x 80". The shawl is 68" x 68", and fringed.
Blanket 80" x 64"
$198.00
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Shawl 68" x 68"
$214.00
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Geronimo Blanket |
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Jicarilla Blanket |
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Pendleton®
Jicarilla Blanket
Apache basketry is widely admired for its craftmanship and beauty. In particular, baskets created by the Jicarilla band are noted for their strong color contrast and bold geometric or pictorial motifs. 82% wool/18% spun cotton warp, dry clean, made in USA. 64" x 80".
$198.00
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Code Talker Blanket |
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Pendleton® Code Talker Blanket
Pendleton® honors the crucial role played by Native Americans in defending our country during World War II. Shortly after Pearl Harbor, a force of 29 Navajo Marines created a unique form of communication using words from their native tongue to dese complex military equipment and operations. This code was disseminated to about 400 Navajo "code talkers," who were considered so valuable that they merited personal bodyguards. Their dedication proved critical in the Pacific Theatre battles of the War, as Japanese forces were unable to crack the code, ultimately leading to the Allied victory in the Pacific Theatre. "Code Talker" tells this historic story using a traditional Navajo banded design and the Navajo cross, flanked by symbols of the war and this crucial wartime code. A moving salute to Native American Veterans and their vital contribution in the battle to secure America's freedom. 64" x 80". 82% wool/18% cotton, made in USA, dry clean.
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Pendleton® Code Talker Blanket
$198.00
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San Miguel Blanket |
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Yavapai Blankets |
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Pendleton® Yavapai Blankets
Known as "People of the Sun," the Yavapai were a nomadic band of Native Americans who once occupied much of central Arizona. The Yavapai led a rather solitary and untouched nomadic existence for centuries, traveling distances of 20 to 30 miles per day on foot in small family groups. They followed the migration of animals for food and found shelter in caves, rock formations or easily-built pole-framed lodges. Yavapai women specialized in basketry, with some items woven tightly enough to hold water. This skill suited their nomadic lifestyle, as the light yet strong baskets were easily transported and suitable for many uses. The art of basketry is technically similar to the jacquard method of blanket weaving, using strands of many different colors to create an intricate and vivid pattern. The Yavapai Blanket combines two broad geometric bands running in each direction and nine large, equally-spaced diamond elements in a design that can be displayed or worn either horizontally or vertically. The many colors used in this blanket are reminiscent of the Arizona sunset, a fitting tribute to the "People of the Sun". 82% wool / 18% cotton, made in USA, dry clean.
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Pendleton® Yavapai Blanket
Robe $198.00
64" x 80"
Queen $288.00
86" x 90"
King $338.00
108" x 90"
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Spirit Bear Blanket |
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Pendleton® Spirit Bear Blanket
To the American Indian tribes of the Plains, the West and the North, the Bear is a spiritual symbol of strength and protection. It is said that Bear has healing powers. In many ways, Bear is like us. Bear is curious, secretive, and fierce at times and demands respect. Bear is cyclic – its annual hibernation (a time of transformation), its birth to offspring, its guidance and protection of its young and preparation once again for winter. The Spirit Bear Blanket graphically demonstrates the Bear legend and Bear's sense of balance. In the center of the Blanket is the Sun Dial, which is a measure of time with the nucleus being a Bear Paw. Feathers surround the image facing all directions to provide protection by the Spirit Bear. 82% wool / 18% spun cotton warp, dry clean, made in USA.
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Pendleton® Spirit Bear Blanket
64" x 80"
$198.00
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#ZE494 Penasco Blanket |
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Pendleton® Penasco Blanket
This bold, geometric pattern design is patterned after Mexican textile traditions. 82% wool / 18% spun cotton warp, dry clean, made in USA.
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Pendleton®
Penasco Blanket
64"x 80"
$198.00
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Home Of The Free Blanket |
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Pendleton® Home of the Free Blanket
Roaming buffalo and the Stars and Stripes speak of the true Wild West. Unnapped. 82% pure wool / 18% spun cotton warp, dry clean, made in the USA.
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Pendleton®
Home Of The Free Blanket
64"x 80"
$198.00
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Chief Joseph Robe & Shawls |
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Pendleton®Chief Joseph Robe & Shawl
Designed early in the 1920's, Pendleton's Chief Joseph blanket continues to be one of Pendleton's® most popular designs for over eight decades. It commemorates the heroism of the Northwest's greatest Nez Perce warrior, Chief Joseph. His Nez Perce name was "Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kert", which means Thunder Rolling Down Hill. 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. It has a broad appeal to all people, both Indian and non-Indian alike. The Chief Joseph is a woven jacquard design that is reversible to offer two dramatically different looks. (Design is vertical on king blanket.) 82% pure wool /18% cotton. Napped. Made in USA.
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Pendleton®Chief Joseph Robe
64" x 80"
$198.00
Pendleton®
Chief Joseph Shawl
68" x 68"
$214.00
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Pendleton® Chief Joseph Queen
86" x 90"
$288.00
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Pendleton® Chief Joseph King
108" x 86"
$338.00
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Pendleton®
Chief Joseph Pillows
16" x 16". Accent a bed or sofa with striking pillows of the same fabric as the Chief Joseph blankets. 82% pure virgin wool / 18% cotton with feather fill. Made in USA.
$65.00
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Over-All Pattern |
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Pendleton®
Over-All Pattern Blanket
88% pure wool, 12% spun cotton warp.
Dry clean only. Made in the USA.
64" x 80"
$198.00
Pendleton®
Over-All Pattern Fringed Shawl
68" x 68"
$214.00
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Raven Blanket |
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Pendleton® Raven Blanket
Throughout North American Indian folklore reflects the many stories surrounding animal spirits. Every animal has a reason for existence and a legend of how and why they are on Mother Earth. Raven is the counterpart of Coyote. Even though Raven can be an expert trickster, often fooling other animals out of food or shelter, Raven can also be a friend when other animals need help. With sharp eyes, he has a keen skill of knowing when danger lurks. Raven identifies the danger and notifies all other animals in the desert or forest to be cautious or to hide. Raven is a solid reminder and teacher of the good versus evil and is always available if there is a decision to be made. The Blanket exemplifies the black colored feathers of Raven; the red color of potential danger that surrounds him. The blanket is bordered with the Sun, Moon and Stars that are celestial facets of Raven's life. 82% wool / 18% cotton, dry clean, made in USA.
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Pendleton® Raven Blanket
64" x 80"
$198.00
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Caliente Blanket |
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Pendleton® Caliente Blanket
Bold stripes and graphics give a nod to Mexican influences. 82% wool / 18% cotton, dry clean, made in USA.
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Pendleton®
Caliente Blanket
64" x 80"
$198.00
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Storm Pattern Blanket |
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Pendleton® Storm Pattern Blanket
The Storm Pattern traces its origins to one of the most important legends in Navajo culture: the creation of the Navajo homeland. In the blanket's center is the first house, or Hogan, in which the people began to arrange their world. It is surrounded by four sacred mountains, symbolized on the blanket by rectangles near each corner. The Storm Pattern weaves legends and truths into an intricate pattern of symbol, tradition and beauty.82% wool / 18% spun cotton warp, dry clean, made in USA.
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Pendleton® Storm Pattern Blanket
64" x 80"
$198.00
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Coyote And The Three Huckleberry Sisters |
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Pendleton® Coyote And The Three Huckleberry Sisters Blanket
The story of how Coyote tricked the Huckleberry Sisters into helping him steal fire for the animal people. Designed by Lillian Pitt. 82% wool / 18% cotton, dry clean, made in USA.
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Pendleton® Coyote And The Three Huckleberry Sisters Blanket
64" x 80"
$198.00
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Serape Robe & Shawl |
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Pendleton® Serape Robe & Shawl
While the traditional serape is now very much common to both Spanish and Native American textiles, it actually has its roots in the Mexican weaving tradition. Most commonly, the serape is woven of fine yarns that allow it to be lighter in weight than other blankets, with unbalanced stripes of varying widths providing the characteristic serape pattern. Pendleton's® version stays true to this very classic and historic style, and can serve a multitude of purposes, from a traditional shawl to a decorative throw. 82% wool / 18% cotton, made in USA.
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Pendleton®
Serape Blanket
64" x 79"
$158.00
Pendleton® Serape Shawl
66" x 68"
$168.00
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Muchacho Baby Blankets |
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Pendleton® Muchacho Baby Blankets
Just crib size, but so warm and energizing it will be taken along wherever the little muchacho or muchacha goes. Mode of Pendleton's® softest wool. A wonderful value and a unique accent on sofa or bed in any room. 82% pure virgin wool / 18% cotton. Made in the USA.
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Pendleton®
Muchacho Baby Blanket
32" x 44"
$64.00
Oregon Meadowlark $78.00
Pendleton® Muchacho Fringed Shawl
32" x 44"
$74.00
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