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New Phase Wool Blanket – Gold Label Series

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New Phase Wool Blanket – Gold Label Series

  • $375.00

New Phase is a story of transition. Diné (Navajo) artist Jared Yazzie has combined traditional Navajo rug weaving designs, a special feature of Navajo chief blankets, and his own fresh artistic style to create a gorgeous contemporary Native-designed wool blanket rich with layers of meaning. Our beautiful New Phase Wool Blanket is a tribute to people beginning or finishing a new phase of life.

The base of the New Phase Wool Blanket is built on traditional Navajo rug weaving elements—straight lines and color blocks. From there, Jared included the clever twist found in Navajo chief blankets: when the corners are folded inward, the central design is replicated. He also included four equal-armed cross shapes, which signify the four directions and the four sacred mountains in the Diné culture. Finally, Jared added intricate patterns and fine details, marrying traditional Navajo design with his own style. 

The side-step patterns in the design tell a story similar to that of a Navajo wedding basket: these steps often symbolize mountains, or the ups and downs of life, and how both of those create a journey. Jared’s signature diagonal patterns are found on the sides of the blanket design. The entire design is created in 100% Merino wool in a neutral palette that instantly elevates any interior. 

“These vibrant Native-made wool blankets tell a powerful story of Native excellence. We hope each Gold Label blanket will carry that important message into people's homes,” says Louie Gong (Nooksack), Eighth Generation's founder. 

The heirloom-quality of our Gold Label blankets' construction and materials will allow this blanket, with proper care, to be enjoyed for generations. Jared's New Phase design was featured in an alternate colorway in 2021 as a limited edition run of blankets which sold out in less than 10 minutes. 

  • Made in the Eighth Generation studio in Seattle, Washington
  • Fabric Content: 100% Merino wool
  • Blanket size: 59 in x 60 in / 149.86 cm x 152.4 cm 
  • Blanket weight: 5.3lbs
  • Colors include black, tan, and beige

Thank you for supporting Inspired Natives®, not "Native-inspired."

 Product Care:

  • Spot clean only. If needed, please hand wash and air dry. Lay flat to dry 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
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about the artist

Ya'at'eeh, my name is Jared Yazzie and I am a Diné artist, designer, and entrepreneur from Holbrook, Arizona. I am the founder of OXDX Clothing, a fashion label that specializes in bold, graphic style and strong statements, with the hopes to carry on a cultural tradition of visual storytelling. I am a self taught graphic artist and screen printer and got my start selling T-shirts out the truck of my car and from my dorm room at the University of Arizona. I currently run a storefront and workspace in Tempe, Arizona. Since its inception in 2009, OXDX has been featured in articles written by CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Refinery 29, the Huffington Post, and High Snobiety, as well as featured in curated exhibits at the Peabody Essex Museum, Philbrook Art Museum, Portland Art Museum, and the Smithsonian Institution.

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