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Bring a little frontier spirit to your home décor with this striking interior accessory, perfect for placing at the end of your couch or at the head of your bed. The heritage pattern harks back to the early nineteenth century, when the American West was home to numerous trading posts and pueblos. Here, skilled Native American artists passed on ancient family traditions of jewellery making. They used beaded bands of semiprecious stones, including turquoise, coral and opal, as well as desert motifs like the bleached buffalo skull – the most honoured animal amongst Native American tribes. The buffalo provided food, clothing, shelter, tools, and medicine, symbolising abundance, provision, strength, stability and prosperity. The buffalo’s skull was therefore a sacred emblem of protection, guaranteeing safety for the home
The history of Pendleton Woollen Mills is a tale that is woven into the history of modern America. It is a story that began over 150 years ago, with the entrepreneurial spirit of British weaver Thomas Kay.
Kay reopened the historic Pendleton Woollen Mill, which produced trade blankets for the Native American tribes of the Columbia River and the Southwest. Initially, the company emulated the multicolour striped patterns of the famous point blankets produced by the Hudson’s Bay Company. But after designer Joe Rawnsley visited the Navajo, Hopi and Zuni tribes, they pioneered the introduction of stunning Native American-inspired designs, which became coveted and much-prized heirloom pieces.
Today, Pendleton continues to set the standard for American style. With six generations of family ownership, its textiles are infused with authenticity, heritage and craftsmanship – all still proudly designed and woven in the USA.
