| Pendleton blankets are top quality in every way and | | | | designs are created in blankets woven by Pendleton |
| oh so soft and beautiful. When you snuggle under a | | | | but many other beautiful, soft and cozy blankets are |
| Pendleton product, you can see and feel the quality. | | | | also part of the Pendleton line. Anyone who owns a |
| Using 100% pure virgin wool, these blankets are | | | | Pendleton made blanket is proud of their fine blanket, |
| lightweight yet soft and warm.For over 140 years | | | | whether it be a vintage collector's item or a new |
| this family-owned business has been producing | | | | blanket with modern styling. Let's look at some of a |
| products in the Northwest; for the past 96 years, | | | | blankets made today by the renowned Pendleton |
| Pendleton has been known for weaving world class | | | | factories more closely.Pendleton's Textured Weave |
| wool. The Pendleton blanket comes from a long | | | | Summer Dreams Blanket is made of Merino wool, the |
| tradition.In 1863, Thomas Kay, a young English | | | | finest wool available. This wool has the most loft and |
| weaver made a four-month trip down the Atlantic | | | | creates a blanket that is cool enough for spring and |
| seaboard, through the Isthmus of Panama by burro | | | | summer use. The 100% virgin Merino wool feels soft, |
| and up the Pacific coast by sailing vessel. He was | | | | smooth and silky against your skin when you need a |
| headed to a place where the conditions for raising | | | | light blanket. The Pendleton selection is available in |
| the best wool-producing sheep were just right ? | | | | awning stripe, plaid and eight colors. This blanket by |
| Oregon. The moderate weather and ready supply of | | | | Pendleton must be dry cleaned; you'll only want the |
| water were perfect for obtaining the best wool | | | | best treatment for your fine blanket.Pendleton Solid |
| available in the emerging Northwest of | | | | Easy Care Blanket is a great choice because it is |
| America.Thomas Kay organized a second woolen mill | | | | made of 100% virgin wool that is machine washable! |
| in the Oregon town of Brownsville, where he | | | | Yes, laundering this blanket by Pendleton is simple and |
| supervised the weaving operation and later became | | | | easy. The hand of this blanket is particularly lush and |
| supervisor of the company. In 1889, he chose Salem, | | | | with six solid colors to choose from, you'll find one |
| Oregon to open a mill of his own. His story is truly a | | | | just right to blend with your bedding.The All Season |
| story of the American dream come true.Thomas | | | | Blanket is Pendleton's mid-weight 100% virgin wool |
| Kay's oldest daughter, Fannie, assisted her father and | | | | blanket woven in basket weave to add texture. The |
| learned every aspect of the mill operation. She | | | | small waffled pockets resulting from the basket |
| married C.P. Bishop who was an expert with | | | | weave causes air to be trapped in winter, keeping |
| merchandising and manufacturing, firming a solid | | | | you toasty warm. You'll find yourself pulling this |
| foundation for what was to become Pendleton | | | | Pendleton wool blanket out as soon as the crispy fall |
| Woolen Mills. Their three sons grew into this heritage | | | | air begins to cool. Available colors are green, white |
| and, in 1909, with the support of the family and | | | | and tan and this blanket must be dry cleaned.From |
| town, the Bishop sons restarted an idle mill in | | | | the Native American collection, Pendleton presents |
| Pendleton, Oregon. Located at a major railhead, the | | | | the Courting Robe blanket. Designed by Laurie |
| town was a wool center for the sheep growers in | | | | Jacobie and based on an original drawing made by a |
| the region. The Bishops constructed a more efficient | | | | Kiowa warrior, this blanket captures the courting |
| mill building and in September of 1909, the first | | | | custom of the Plains Indians. A young brave would |
| products left the finishing department. This is the | | | | wrap a young woman in a blanket and spend hours |
| saga of the tradition of quality that is available only | | | | talking together are their courting ritual. Red, yellow, |
| from Pendleton.Pendleton produced quality Indian | | | | green, black, brown and camel make this 82% virgin |
| blankets using the distinctive designs and colors of | | | | wool / 18% cotton blanket beautiful. The blanket |
| the Southwest Native Americans. These vivid colors | | | | measures 80 X 64 inches and should be dry |
| and intricate patterns included in the blankets made | | | | cleaned.There are many other blankets in the |
| by Pendleton became sought after. Trade included | | | | Pendleton collection. Blankets for your bed in classic |
| the Nez Perce nation, expanding to include the | | | | styles, novelty throws and many Native American |
| Navajo, Hopi and Zuni nations.Used as wearing | | | | designs are produced today, using the same top |
| apparel, the Pendleton made blankets became the | | | | quality that began with Thomas Kay's daughter and |
| standard for trading among the Native Americans and | | | | her husband back in 1909. You'll love these blankets |
| they were highly prized for tribal ceremonial use. | | | | so much, you'll want to be the proud owner of |
| Today, these ceremonial blankets by Pendleton are | | | | several, both vintage and modern.Patricia Bowlin |
| highly coveted collector's items.Pendleton thrives | | | | informs and entertains you as you shop for home |
| today and the Bishop family still directs the | | | | bedding! Find out everything you need to know |
| operations. There are now eight facilities and many | | | | about chosing the perfect pillows, comforters, and |
| Pendleton stores. Even today, Native American | | | | bedding here now. |