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This beautiful wool blanket calls out to one of Eighth Generation's very first custom blanket projects, the "Tree of Life" Wool Blanket, created in partnership with the Pokagon Band of the Potawatomi.
It was these early collaborations that played a crucial role in helping us to prove that our small Native-owned company was capable of delivering a powerful update to the outdated practices of the wool blanket industry. Appropriately, perhaps, the "Sprout" Wool Blanket reminds us of the importance of nurturing new growth. With space on the label to write a note to a special little one in your life, this blanket is the perfect gift to symbolize the hopefulness and resilience of new life.
The blanket design pays tribute to traditional Woodlands floral motifs, and was created with design support from Inspired Natives Collaborator Sarah Agaton Howes (Anishinaabe).
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Designed by Inspired Natives Project collaborator, Sarah Agaton Howes (Anishinaabe), this beautiful wool blanket reminds us of the importance of being playful.
In the Anishinaabe tradition, the otter is a sacred companion. Here, two otters frolic joyfully among Sarah's signature Woodlands floral motifs. With its versatile size, this blanket is perfect for anyone looking for a smaller sized throw blanket, or as a gift for a young one in your life who embodies the spirited playfulness of the otter. No matter the occasion, it's sure to make a cherished companion!
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Eighth Generation and Tanka Fund have teamed up to bring you "The Return" wool blanket, a powerful collaboration that celebrates the return of the buffalo and the renewal of reservation economies.
The design was developed with Sonja Holy Eagle, an Oglala Lakota artist who was trained by her grandmother in painting buffalo hides to record the stories of the people. For this collaboration, she has worked with us to adapt her distinctive style of “ Winter Count” to convey the hopeful message of the return of the buffalo. The magpie is known as the buffalo’s companion, and the presence of the magpie heralds their return. When this blanket is wrapped around a person, the large buffalo comes together to symbolize a complete restoration of the buffalo in tribal communities.
Sonja Holy Eagle was trained by her grandmother in painting buffalo hides to record the stories of the people, and has adapted this traditional art form to offer this beautiful rendering of the return.
Tanka Fund is a national campaign housed at Indian Land Tenure Foundation and sponsored by Native American Natural Foods, a Native-owned company on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. With a mission of returning buffalo to Native lands, lives and economies, Tanka products are the first nationally distributed food product from an Indian Reservation. By providing grants, training and public support, they help Native buffalo producers overcome the barriers they face in growing economically and ecologically sustainable herds. Their goal is to return one million acres of Native lands to buffalo in the next ten years, renewing the health of the grasslands, the people and the local economy of reservation communities.
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This vibrant cotton beach towel features designs of the Apsaalooke (Crow) & Tsetsehestahese/So’taeo’o (Northern Cheyenne) to honor & recognize the proud nations of designer Bethany Yellowtail.
Cross-laden vertical stripes & crosses speak to Crow elements, while horizontal stripes and the Morning Star pattern reflect the Northern Cheyenne. Traditionally, the two tribes were enemies with a longstanding rivalry dating back to the days when they lived freely & buffalo roamed the Great Plains. This design weaves the differences and blends the similarities of each tribal nation in a harmonious symbol of unity.
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Indicative of Michelle signature attention to detail and balance, the "Transformation" design depicts a butterfly in the Acoma tradition. So whether you're curling up on the couch to transition from work to relaxation or relaxation to work, this blanket will make sure you and your loved ones get there in style and comfort.
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Designed by Louie Gong (Nooksack), this eagle merges influences from Coast Salish art and Americana tattoo style. By drawing from traditional tattoo, this eagle references the same symbolism as the American eagle - strength, leadership and freedom. However, by merging it with Coast Salish art, Louie intends to skew the eagle's meaning toward indigenous strength, leadership and freedom. In doing this, the design symbolizes the much needed update to the "American dream."
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This vibrant cotton beach towel was designed by Inspired Natives Project collaborator, John Isaiah Pepion (Blackfeet Nation).
Originally drawn on the ledger paper used throughout much of John's work, this design shows one magpie spreading its wings to soar above the rest, who huddle in a crowd below. The design reminds us to strive to be the one who emerges with wings spread wide, instead of looking on and talking about it from the sidelines.
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This throw, designed by Louie Gong (Nooksack, blends traditional Coast Salish design elements and colors with a modern, geometric background. Like much of Eighth Generation's work, this design embodies the organic process of traditional art forms to match ever-changing sensibilities.
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This vibrant cotton beach towel was designed by Inspired Natives Project collaborator, Michelle Lowden (Acoma Pueblo).
The "Reflection" towel represents the prayer for rain. During monsoon season, the cisterns at Acoma become full again. It is then the people visit the cisterns to gather water for drinking. When you look down to see the cisterns full and you are met with your reflection, you can't help but smile with gratitude. It is a reminder that "water is life." The design features Acoma Pueblo abstract symbols representing mountains, clouds, and rain.
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This ultra plush bath towel was designed by Sarah Agaton Howes (Anishinaabe) in collaboration with Eighth Generation’s Inspired Natives Project.
The "Renewal" design, which is characteristic of the woodlands floral tradition, tells the story of physical and spiritual renewal. It honors the land through representations of the wild plum flower, the water through our beloved wild rice, and healing through the dogwood flower, which is used to create traditional tobacco.
This design draws inspiration from Sarah’s own hand-made regalia, and symbolizes the idea that humans are part of nature and that the renewal and revitalization of the land, water, sky and spirit require us to understand and practice our ancestral ways.
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This ultra plush cotton beach towel was designed by Sarah Agaton Howes (Anishinaabe) in collaboration with Eighth Generation’s Inspired Natives Project.
The "Renewal" design, which is characteristic of the woodlands floral tradition, tells the story of physical and spiritual renewal. It honors the land through representations of the wild plum flower, the water through our beloved wild rice, and healing through the dogwood flower, which is used to create traditional tobacco.
The scallop shapes on each end of the design – which are inspired by Sarah’s own hand-made regalia – symbolize the idea that humans are part of nature and that the renewal and revitalization of the land, water, sky and spirit require us to understand and practice our ancestral ways.
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This design was created by Louie Gong (Nooksack) after researching traditional Coast Salish weaving. Although our ultra plush cotton beach towels are created using modern technology, it was very important to Louie that he create a design that could be replicated with traditional Salish weaving methods.
Salish art is rarely represented in contemporary textiles, and Louie is proud to help push this particular, often overlooked form to the forefront of Native art and product offerings.
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The contemporary Acoma Pueblo design features clouds, mountains and rain on a tan backdrop reminiscent of the traditional pottery that is the foundation of Michelle's work.
