Jacquard Blanket - Seven Springs Womens Knitwear crossing the Idaho/Montana border

crossing the Idaho/Montana border

(Native American Rehabilitation Association)

Crafted from waxed cotton canvas and custom leather trim inspired by western boot stirrups

This winner of the Tribal College student design competition conveys the power of prayer with simplicity

thoughtful detail

Jacquard Blanket - Seven Springs Womens Knitwear crossing the Idaho/Montana borderThis blanket pays homage to the craft of overshot weaving, brought to America by Scottish Weavers, many who settled in the tiny town of Seven Springs, North Carolina. The squared pattern pays tribute to the intricate patterns of traditional coverlets, hand loomed on a white warp in the four harness overshot method. Weavers grew their own flax and cotton, and raised sheep for wool which was hand carded and colored with natural dyes. Today, their