Maple leaves are turning shades of sunset to rustle in the cooling breezes, yellow squashes and orange pumpkins are fat and heavy on the vine, and the wild rice waves on long stems, ready to be knock-knock-knocked into your canoe. All summer you’ve been planting, playing, running the kids to summer camp, and spending every moment you can in the sun: you’ve been living The Good Life, and now it’s time for a Good Harvest.
Designed by Anishinaabe/Ojibwe artist and Inspired Natives® Collaborator Sarah Agaton Howes for our Gold Label Series, our Good Harvest Wool Blanket celebrates all that we love about autumn: the spicy scents, the happy sounds, the rush of color, and the happy harvest of the goodness we gather.
“Fall is special here,” says Sarah of her Minnesota home. “Our winters are long and can be very hard; this makes fall truly bittersweet and special. The maples’ bright orange leaves are a warming reminder that they'll be the first gift back after winter in the form of maple sugar. We relish this time of year as our last hurrah while hustling and bustling the kids to soccer, treasuring every last bit of warmth and light from the sun, and anticipating the holidays ahead.”
The deep orange of the Good Harvest Wool Blanket is a nod to the color of the season, while the design is classic Anishinaabe botanicals that take center stage in autumn. “This design is inspired by iconic Ojibwe beadwork shapes and our local plants,” shares Sarah. “This time of year, the heart berries (strawberries) have sent out their runners for next year, the thorns of the raspberry have protected the fruit, and any important medicines are harvested and preserved; squash, traditional tobacco, and our precious wild rice are being prepared for long term storage. The wrap band around the edge of the blanket’s design harkens back to our beautiful black ash baskets, used for gathering and now a true prized possession in Ojibwe country.”
Add fall color, warmth for the coming winter, and the spirit of the harvest to your living room or bedroom with our beautiful Good Harvest Wool Blanket. Machine-knit right here in our Native-owned business’ Seattle studio from 100% Merino wool, our Gold Label Series blankets are double knit (two sided), and have a luxurious weight and feel. Our authentic Native-designed wool blankets are designed to be enjoyed by everyone, and we hope will be a treasured part of your home for years to come.
- Made in the Eighth Generation studio in Seattle, Washington
- Fabric Content: 100% Merino wool
- Blanket size: 59 in x 60in / 149.86 cm x 152.4 cm
- Blanket weight: 4.3lbs
- Colors: burnt orange and cream
“These vibrant Native-made wool blankets tell a powerful story that expands on the outdated narratives around resilience and captures the idea of Native excellence. We hope each Gold Label blanket will carry that important message into people's homes,” says Louie Gong, Eighth Generation Founder.
Our Gold Label blankets are true keepsakes, with an heirloom-quality weight and materials that will allow this blanket, with proper care, to be enjoyed for generations.
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Product Care:
- Spot clean only; if needed, hand wash and air dry laying flat away from direct sunlight
- Clean liquid stains immediately with lukewarm water and mild detergent
- Never use harsh chemicals or scrub wool
- Steam to de-wrinkle
- Store blanket away from direct sunlight
