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"All Around Excellence" Special Edition Wool Blanket

$216.00

This beautiful blanket pays tribute to the legendary Jim Thorpe (Sac and Fox), a Native icon...

"Balance" Throw Blanket

$78.00

This 100% cotton throw blanket was designed by Michelle Lowden (Acoma Pueblo) in collaboration with Eighth Generation’s...

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"Blanket of Knowledge" Throw Blanket

$78.00

This blanket design is based on the ancient Northwest Coast art practice of Chilkat weaving,...

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"Blanket of Knowledge" Wool Blanket

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This blanket design is based on the ancient Northwest Coast art practice of Chilkat weaving,...

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"Buffalo Medicine" Crew Socks

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Adapted from the beautiful "Buffalo Medicine" Throw Blanket design, these vibrant crew socks are the...

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"Buffalo Medicine" Throw Blanket

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The buffalo was the staff of life for most Plains Indian Nations. Today the buffalo...

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"Coast Salish Pattern" Crew Socks

$12.95

Adapted from the beautiful "Coast Salish Pattern" Wool Blanket design, these vibrant crew socks are...

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"Coast Salish Pattern" Wool Blanket

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This design was created by Louie Gong (Nooksack) after researching traditional Coast Salish weaving. Although...

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"Confluence" Crew Socks

$12.95

Adapted from the beautiful "Confluence" Wool Blanket design, these vibrant crew socks are the perfect...

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"Confluence" Wool Blanket

$203.00

The Tsimshian people have understood since time immemorial that humans are not separate from the...

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"Embrace Your Beauty" Crew Socks

$12.95

These stunning socks are adapted from the original hand-painted "Embrace Your Beauty" earrings created by Inspired...

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"Faith" Crew Socks

$12.95

Adapted from the "Faith" Wool Blanket design, these beautiful crew socks are an awesome way to...

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"Follow Your Dreams" Throw Blanket

$78.00

The fun "Follow Your Dreams" woven tapestry blanket features Rez Cat (Louie's cat) riding KW...

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"Good Day, Bad Day" Mini Framed Print

$28.00

Available for the first time in a miniature version, the popular "Good Day, Bad Day"...

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"Good Medicine" Embroidered Hat

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Bring a little 'good medicine' with you wherever you go with this easy cotton hat!...

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"Guardians" (Wool) Journey Blanket

$172.00

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We named our new Made in the USA wool blankets "Journey Blankets" because they are the perfect fit for people going places and doing things. Durable and compact, they are equally at home on a trip to the mountains or as an accent to a new downtown apartment.

This Journey Blanket features Louie Gong's iconic "Guardians" design, which merges design themes symbolizing protection and respect from both his Native and Chinese cultural background. The artwork is a perfect companion for those inclined toward adventure! Check out the highlight video we made for this blanket.
The 'Guardians' design is the currently the best example of Louie's trend-setting merger of cultural themes. The primary design consists of 2 Chinese Guardian Lions (aka Fu Dogs) created using a mix of Northwest Coast and Coast Salish design elements. Louie decided to explore this theme after recognizing the overlapping (common) purpose of guardian lions and Coast Salish house posts, which both identify and protect important spaces.

The original 8' x 8' "Guardians" painting was created in 2013 for the Wing Luke Museum's "Cultural Confluences: People of Native and Asian Heritage" exhibition. It is now owned by the Seattle Indian Health Board. In 2015, Louie was commissioned by the City of Seattle to paint a variation of this design on a bentwood box for Xi Jinping, the President of China.
Louie Gong (Nooksack), founder of Eighth Generation, is a self-taught artist who was raised by his grandparents in the Nooksack tribal community in northwest Washington. He got his start by painting cultural art on shoes, but realized that creating one-of-a-kind pieces did not provide a sustainable pathway to success, and began applying his artwork to accessibly-priced products. Louie’s unique style merges traditional Coast Salish art with influences from his mixed heritage and urban environment to create work that resonates widely across communities and cultures.
- Recommended care is Dry Clean Only. However, you can rinse your blanket on a gentle, cold setting. Hang dry away from direct sunlight.
- Clean liquid stains immediately with warm water and mild detergent.
- Never use harsh chemicals or scrub wool.
- Store blanket away from direct sunlight.