Pendleton Chief Joseph Blanket-Maroon
These Pendleton blankets are robe size, which is the size preferred by Native Americans forceremonial purposes and wrapping about oneself as a robe. These blankets fit perfectly over a double bed, can be used for wall hangings or just for cuddling up on the sofa.
Chief Joseph
Designed early in the 1920s, the Chief Joseph design continues tobe one of Pendleton’smost popular blankets.It commemorates theheroism of one of theNorthwest’s greatest NezPerce warriors, ChiefJoseph. His Nez Percename was “Hin-mahtoo-yah-lat-kert”, whichmeans Thunder RollingDown Hill.
The Nez Perce wereknown 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.
Felt bound. 82% pure virgin wool/18% cotton. Dryclean. Made in the USA.
64' x 80' (163 x 203 cm). Napped.
