Pendleton Chief Joseph blankets have a long history in Oregon and make a treasured gift for any occasion. Honoring Chief Joseph who led the Perce tribe in the late 1800s, the arrows and classic des...

Crazy Crow Trading Post offers an extensive line of the most popular styles of Pendleton blankets, both the vintage pendleton blanket patterns everyone is familiar with, as well as many of the new blanket designs that are released each year.

February 3, 2011 - Pendelton has been supplying Natives with blankets and robes with Indian designs since the late 1800’s, which the “history” section of their website outlines: A study of the color and design preferences of local and Southwest Native Americans resulted in vivid colors and intricate patterns. Trade expanded from the Nez Perce nation near Pendleton to the Navajo, Hopi and Zuni nations.

May 3, 2023 - One of the main reasons why the designs originally appealed to Native Americans is that they featured the kinds of geometric patterns that were already present in Indigenous art. When the Europeans came to America and traded with the Native ...

During the turn of the 20th Century the Pendleton Blanket legend was born at a woolen mill in Pendleton, Oregon that began producing striking wool blankets with vivid colors and authentic Native American Indian designs for the Umatilla and Cayuse indian tribes in the Northwest.

September 16, 2020 - In his book on trade blanket history Language of the Robe, art dealer Bob Kapoun notes the industry thrived from the 1880s to 1930s, thanks to abundant local sheep wool that supplied blanket makers, including Racine, Oregon City, Capps, and Pendleton. Part of Pendleton’s secret sauce was Joe Rawnsley, a British textile designer who spent time studying Indigenous designs of tribes in the Columbia Plateau. He later spent six months in the Southwest, collecting ideas while living among the Hopi, Zuni, and Navajo. Rawnsley "interpreted" the colorful symbols and patterns he saw on Native American clothing, homes, and parfleche hide bags to weave blankets on Pendleton’s looms.

Pendleton wool blankets with unique designs that celebrate Native history, culture and traditions

May 20, 2023 - Pendleton Woolen Mills, in Pendleton, Ore., has been part of the fabric of the community since the early 1900s, their history and products telling the story of the American West by featuring patterns that honor Native American traditions.

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The blankets were brought to Southwest Native American tribes and exchanged for silver jewelry, wool or other items of value. Pendleton designers drew upon traditional Native American patterns to create blankets that were more colorful and detailed than earlier trading blankets brought to the ...

Pendleton celebrated its 130th birthday in 2019 and continues to produce what are now called “Indian Pattern Blankets”, robes and shawls, which are highly prized by many Native American.

Native American artists Theresa and Richard White (Sisseton Wahpetan Oyate-Lake Traverse Reservation) both made this full size star quilt. They used a combination of pink, blue, white, and patterned tipi and owl cotton material to create their design...

Since 1909, Pendleton has produced Indigenous blankets, robes and shawls for Indigenous tribes. Today, Pendleton is deeply connected to the Native American population. Since the early days, care has been taken by pattern designers to learn about the traditions, mythologies and design preferences ...

Pendleton Woolen Mills – Pendleton, Oregon – Their first Indian blanket rolled off the looms in 1896 and they’re still at it! Hundreds of patterns have emerged from the Pendleton factory over the years including the enduring Harding and Chief Joseph patterns.

December 24, 2024 - During this time, he worked to understand and appreciate patterns and colors he saw adorning homes and clothing, eventually translating them into blanket designs. This immersion resulted in two iconic editions: the Chief Joseph and Harding blankets. Building on the brand’s early connection with Indigenous communities, the Pendleton Legendary Blanket Collection was introduced in 1976 to help tell Native American ...

Pendleton’s collection of high-quality blankets combines comfort, craftsmanship, and vibrant style to create a warm, inviting home. Designed with timeless patterns inspired by the American West, each piece reflects the beauty of rugged landscapes and rich cultural traditions.