SPEAKING OF LEARNING SOMETHING: PENDLETON LITERATURE

So, you've noticed there's been an awful lot of Indian blanket print the last couple of seasons. Well, there's good news for those of you who can dig it: Spring shipments are arriving in stores all around the nation, and that iconic print is showing up in a lot of them. To understand where your favorite new eye catching pattern comes from, read up on the subject. BlackbirdBallard.com's book selection currently includes three coffee table sized tomes chock full of good learnin'. You're welcome:

Pendleton - Chihuly's Pendletons
DETAILS: Chihuly's Pendletons has 172 full-color reproductions, including blankets from the artist's private collection, historical photographs, and the distinguished "Blanket Cylinders" series. The volume also features an essay by Chihuly on his attraction to the blankets and his creative process in developing the series. 253 pages. Published by Portland Press.
$29

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Pendleton - Chasing Rainbows
DETAILS: The culmination of more than thirty years of research, "Chasing Rainbows" is an indispensable reference for collectors of Indian blankets and the many enthusiasts of rustic style as well as a fascinating look at the textile industry, Indian traders, and American Indians in the Old West. 303 pages. Published by Bulfinch Press.
$50


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Pendleton - Language of the Robe
DETAILS: Lavishly illustrated with more than three hundred photographs, this book shows the history and humanity of the trade blanket prior to World War II. It also discusses the status of contemporary collectors' editions. Examples from all five major manufacturers - Capps, Oregon City, Buell, Racine, and Pendleton - are classified as to patterns and time period, making it possible for the amateur or avid collector to identify blankets in their own collections. Language of the Robe is a classic - the definitive reference for collectors and trade blanket enthusiasts. 179 pages. Published by Gibbs Smith.
$38

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