The Legend of Pendleton Blankets
During the turn of the 20th Century the
Pendleton Blanket legend was born at a woolen mill in Pendleton, Oregon that
began producing striking wool blankets with vivid colors and authentic designs
for the Umatilla and Cayuse tribes in the Northwest. The popularity of
the "Pendleton Blanket" began to spread to other tribes and
settlers that were moving into the region. Tourists venturing to the
area from the west also purchased the blankets as souvenirs to take home for
themselves and family. The combination of beauty, quality, durability and
the superior warmth of the wool blankets made them popular for a wide range
of outdoor activities and in the end earned Pendleton's blankets a reputation for
superb craftsmanship and quality which continues to be a hallmark of the
Pendleton Blanket and other Pendleton Products.
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