Chief Joseph Collection - Robe
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Chief Joseph Collection - Robe
Designed early in the 1920s, the Chief Joseph blanket is one of the oldest on-going blankets made by Pendleton woolen Mills. The blanket pattern celebrates the heroism of the Northwest's great Nez Perce leader, Chief Joseph. It's design is balanced with arrowheads symbolizing bravery and pointing in all directions of Mother Earth. The Chief Joseph is a woven jacquard that is reversible to offer two dramatically different looks. (Design is vertical on king blanket.
These blankets are robe size (64" x 80") which is 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. Made in the U.S.A. Napped.