The third in our Gold Label series of full-sized blankets made in Seattle, Walk In Beauty is a celebration of individual beauty. Designed by Diné/Navajo and African American entrepreneur, businesswoman, and artist Ahsaki LaFrance-Chachere, Walk In Beauty blends traditional Navajo and West African symbols in honor of her own blended heritage.
Says Ahsaki, “The center of the blanket is my favorite Diné rug design—the Dazzling Diamond Eye. This complex design expresses the talent of Diné weavers. Our weavers carry our stories and teachings, and each design and tool they use has deeper meaning. The border pattern is from my favorite African print—the West African Mud Cloth or “bògòlanfini.” Traditional bògòlanfini are made of cotton fabrics dyed with fermented mud, and are believed to have the power to absorb pain and deflect anything negative or dangerous.”
The owner of Ah-Shi Beauty, the first Native American owned and operated luxury skincare and cosmetics brand in the United States, Ahsaki’s mission is to embrace her cultures and bring the sacredness of her peoples' way of life to the modern world. With every item Ahsaki creates, her goal is to help every person know the power of their own beauty.
- 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
- Colors include turquoise and sand
“These vibrant Native-made wool blankets tell a powerful story that expands on the outdated narratives around resilience and captures the idea of Native excellence.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, and CEO.
Our limited-edition 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.
Thank you for supporting Inspired Natives™, not "Native-inspired."Product Care:
- Spot clean only. If needed, please hand wash and air dry. Hang dry away from direct sunlight.
- Clean liquid stains immediately with warm water and mild detergent
- Never use harsh chemicals or scrub wool
- Steam to de-wrinkle
- Store blanket away from direct sunlight
