A bit of American history


Pendleton Blankets- What's Behind This Famous Functional Art

Pendleton blankets are top quality in everywoven by Pendleton but many other beautiful,
way and oh so soft and beautiful. When yousoft and cozy blankets are also part of the
snuggle under a Pendleton product, you canPendleton line. Anyone who owns a Pendleton
see and feel the quality. Using 100% puremade blanket is proud of their fine blanket,
virgin wool, these blankets are lightweightwhether it be a vintage collector's item or a
yet soft and warm.For over 140 years thisnew blanket with modern styling. Let's look
family-owned business has been producingat some of a blankets made today by the
products in the Northwest; for the past 96renowned Pendleton factories more
years, Pendleton has been known for weavingclosely.Pendleton's Textured Weave Summer
world class wool. The Pendleton blanket comesDreams Blanket is made of Merino wool, the
from a long tradition.In 1863, Thomas Kay, afinest wool available. This wool has the most
young English weaver made a four-month triploft and creates a blanket that is cool
down the Atlantic seaboard, through theenough for spring and summer use. The 100%
Isthmus of Panama by burro and up the Pacificvirgin Merino wool feels soft, smooth and
coast by sailing vessel. He was headed to asilky against your skin when you need a light
place where the conditions for raising theblanket. The Pendleton selection is available
best wool-producing sheep were just right ?in awning stripe, plaid and eight colors.
Oregon. The moderate weather and ready supplyThis blanket by Pendleton must be dry
of water were perfect for obtaining the bestcleaned; you'll only want the best treatment
wool available in the emerging Northwest offor your fine blanket.Pendleton Solid Easy
America.Thomas Kay organized a second woolenCare Blanket is a great choice because it is
mill in the Oregon town of Brownsville, wheremade of 100% virgin wool that is machine
he supervised the weaving operation and laterwashable! Yes, laundering this blanket by
became supervisor of the company. In 1889, hePendleton is simple and easy. The hand of
chose Salem, Oregon to open a mill of histhis blanket is particularly lush and with
own. His story is truly a story of thesix solid colors to choose from, you'll find
American dream come true.Thomas Kay's oldestone just right to blend with your bedding.The
daughter, Fannie, assisted her father andAll Season Blanket is Pendleton's mid-weight
learned every aspect of the mill operation.100% virgin wool blanket woven in basket
She married C.P. Bishop who was an expertweave to add texture. The small waffled
with merchandising and manufacturing, firmingpockets resulting from the basket weave
a solid foundation for what was to becomecauses air to be trapped in winter, keeping
Pendleton Woolen Mills. Their three sons grewyou toasty warm. You'll find yourself pulling
into this heritage and, in 1909, with thethis Pendleton wool blanket out as soon as
support of the family and town, the Bishopthe crispy fall air begins to cool. Available
sons restarted an idle mill in Pendleton,colors are green, white and tan and this
Oregon. Located at a major railhead, the townblanket must be dry cleaned.From the Native
was a wool center for the sheep growers inAmerican collection, Pendleton presents the
the region. The Bishops constructed a moreCourting Robe blanket. Designed by Laurie
efficient mill building and in September ofJacobie and based on an original drawing made
1909, the first products left the finishingby a Kiowa warrior, this blanket captures the
department. This is the saga of the traditioncourting custom of the Plains Indians. A
of quality that is available only fromyoung brave would wrap a young woman in a
Pendleton.Pendleton produced quality Indianblanket and spend hours talking together are
blankets using the distinctive designs andtheir courting ritual. Red, yellow, green,
colors of the Southwest Native Americans.black, brown and camel make this 82% virgin
These vivid colors and intricate patternswool / 18% cotton blanket beautiful. The
included in the blankets made by Pendletonblanket measures 80 X 64 inches and should be
became sought after. Trade included the Nezdry cleaned.There are many other blankets in
Perce nation, expanding to include thethe Pendleton collection. Blankets for your
Navajo, Hopi and Zuni nations.Used as wearingbed in classic styles, novelty throws and
apparel, the Pendleton made blankets becamemany Native American designs are produced
the standard for trading among the Nativetoday, using the same top quality that began
Americans and they were highly prized forwith Thomas Kay's daughter and her husband
tribal ceremonial use. Today, theseback in 1909. You'll love these blankets so
ceremonial blankets by Pendleton are highlymuch, you'll want to be the proud owner of
coveted collector's items.Pendleton thrivesseveral, both vintage and modern.Patricia
today and the Bishop family still directs theBowlin informs and entertains you as you shop
operations. There are now eight facilitiesfor home bedding! Find out everything you
and many Pendleton stores. Even today, Nativeneed to know about chosing the perfect
American designs are created in blanketspillows, comforters, and bedding here now.



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