The natives are getting restless;.......

What If ???

When I was recently up east, I was amazed at how many people had never heard of little ol' Tulsa.

I would say, I am from Tulsa and they would ask; Where??

OKLAHOMA

Their faces would go blank?

What are you known for? A few people asked?

Oil

Cattle

Land

Horses

To name a few.

So, I got to thinking, what if there really were Indians who lived in tee pees. I got a few of those comments too! My mom and dad were living there in the 60's and their co workers really thought people lived in them! The locals rode horses to work and there was no civilization.

 I know the story is isolated and let's be real, some of the people I spoke with barely spoke english.There were some wonderful people who knew exactly from where I came from and were very insightful and had been to my little neck of the woods.
 I see the point, and being of Indian heritage myself the thought of living off the land is totally foreign to me. In my entire time up east too; there was one type of trading / post store, a bit off the beaten path but nestled in the Tribecca area. They had been in business for over 20 years, I found a great saddle blanket and they had cowboy boots there too.

Who knew?


In the middle of the Metropolis?



Yes, New York City

A vintage image of a tee pee. I do find the earlier culture and way of life interesting and very artisticlly inspiring.

Thinking of my trip, I wanted to show a few of these works of art.
I picked up a blanket this past weekend at the local flea, it is monochromatic in color. Grayish medium brown, cream and a bit of a chocolate color too.

I wanted to showcase some beautiful blankets, for one day when we build on the family ranch.

I think these are so lovely and have such an artistic quality to them.

What if this were my everyday attire?

Huuummm?

What If?

A presentation of a Pendleton indian blanket to an Indian princess ( date unknown ).

History

The original Pendleton mills were established in 1893 as a trading post on the Oregon trail. Colors in native american blankets consist of monochromatic and fire colors frequently seen in native american beadwork.

By 1930, Pendleton had primarily taken over the production of indian blankets. Still a prized possession to collectors and those living on reservations. It is often that a new born baby will be wrapped in a Pendleton indian blanket. Portland Oregon is the primary location for all mills and produced items today, for over a century of weaving and making blankets.

A beautiful example of a authentic crystal Navajo mission blanket

I first saw so many of these in one of Mary Emmerling's books. For me, the faded the better, the color and design are so beautiful.

Antique pre 20's hand spun Navajo indian crystal natural wool rug.

Handmade spiritual artifacts

Pre - regional authentic vintage J.B. Moore Navajo indian mission blanket rug

A beautiful blanket turned coat from Senorits's Maisels Chimayo Blanket long coat.

Late 1940's vintage coat

A modern blanket / San Miguel robe blanket in grey.

Pendelton woolen mills is the carrier.

A pile of blankets from Pendelton woolen mills, a new supplier of these blankets. At an affordable price around 200 USD.

Another beauty from Antiques on Oak Plank Road.

A picture of the factory of Pendleton blankets from 1929, awaiting inspection.

Black and white pictures are from Cowboys and Indians magazine