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Yakama Artist and Activist Recognized with the first of the 2018 Inspired Natives Awards!

Three years ago when Eighth Generation became the first Native-owned company to offer wool blankets, we promised that 5% of profit from our retail ...

Eighth Generation's Guide to Buying Native This Holiday Season

At Eighth Generation, we've witnessed firsthand the power of supporting Inspired Natives, not "Native-inspired". Support Inspired Natives this holi...

John Pepion's Heartfelt Tribute to Plains Indian Horse Culture

Blackfeet artist John Pepion has woven together childhood memories, cultural legacies, and the vibrant hues of the breathtaking Montana skies into ...

Our Highest Honor: 2018 Canoe Journey Blanket

Eighth Generation is deeply honored at any chance we get to collaborate with a tribe, organization, or non-profit to create a beautiful custom wool...

Eighth Generation x OXDX: Native-owned Brands Unite to Offer New Wool Blanket

Eighth Generation has teamed up with popular Diné artist and entrepreneur, Jared Yazzie (OXDX) to bring you the "Tribute" Wool Blanket! Eighth Gene...

Why You Should Support Eighth Generation

Last week, an infographic titled "Why Native People Should Stop Buying Pendleton" went viral on Facebook. As the first Native-owned company to prod...

New Blanket! Michelle Lowden's Prayer for Beauty and Healthy Growth

Michelle Lowden (Acoma Pueblo), owner of Milo Creations, was the very first arts entrepreneur to join our Inspired Natives Project, and has been pa...

You'll love this bold new blanket by David Robert Boxley (Tsimshian)!

The highly anticipated result of Eighth Generation's 2017 Blanket Design Contest is here! David Robert Boxley's (Tsimshian) "Confluence" Wool Blank...

CUSTOM BLANKET SPOTLIGHT: Coast Salish Blanket for Clearwater Resort

This recent custom project with Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort features a stunning design by traditional Coast Salish weaver Danielle Morsette ...

Meet the artist of our upcoming 'Two Spirit' wool blanket!

Eighth Generation is honored to introduce the artist for our upcoming “Two Spirit” blanket! We began the blanket development process with the goal ...

A Visual Tour of Louie's Favorite Artists (Right Now)

Can you guess Louie's favorite artists? This piece by Luke Chueh will give you a hint for one - for the rest, check out A Visual Tour of Louie's Fa...

Fat Cats and Secret Symbolism - 10 Fun Facts About Us

By now, you probably know that Eighth Generation is the first Native-owned company to offer wool blankets. But do you know what the coyote on our b...