All Around Excellence Special Edition Wool Blanket

  • $190.00
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All Around Excellence Special Edition Wool Blanket

  • $190.00

This beautiful blanket pays tribute to the legendary Jim Thorpe (Sac and Fox), a Native icon famous for winning Olympic gold in the decathlon and pentathlon, before going on to excel in professional baseball and football. Jim Thorpe also became the NFL's first president, and is widely considered one of the best athletes to ever live.

In 2018, Eighth Generation officially licensed the Jim Thorpe name and likeness. The blanket was designed by Eighth Generation in collaboration with Sac and Fox traditional ribbon artist, Ruth Garvin.  

  • 2-sided design
  • Covers top of Queen Size bed (59 in x 78 in/ 200 cm x 150 cm)
  • Colors include black, gray, and yellow
  • Microsuede Edge Band
  • 100% New Zealand Wool
  • Designed in collaboration with Ruth Garvin (Sac and Fox)
  • Imported
  • Dry Clean

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

5% of all blanket sales support the Inspired Natives™ Award for emerging arts entrepreneurs.

Product Care:

  • 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.
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about the artist

Ruth Garvin is a traditional Sac and Fox ribbon-work artist. Her Sac and Fox name is Wâ kî then ô kwê. Ruth collaborated with Eighth Generation to create the beautiful artwork for their officially licensed Jim Thorpe collection. Jim Thorpe, who is considered to be one of the greatest and most versatile athletes to ever live, was also from the Sac and Fox nation.

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