Sacred Hoop Trading

You can see and feel the Pendleton passion for quality. See it in the intricate patterns of Native American blankets inspired by ancient designs and legends. Feel it in the softness of the lightweight, luxurious 100% pure virgin wool items. Pendleton has been a family-owned business for more than 140 years, and for 96 of those years they've been weaving world class woolens. You can rely on a Pendleton for a lifetime of comfort and beauty. In 1895, the Pendleton scouring plant was enlarged and converted into a woolen mill which made bed blankets and robes for Native Americans. This venture failed and the mill went idle. In 1909, the Bishops reopened the facility and constructed a new, more efficient mill. In September of that year, the first products emerged from the new finishing department and the tradition of Pendleton Woolen Mills began. The production of Indian blankets resumed as the Bishops applied intuitive business concepts for quality products and distinctive styling. A study of the color and design preferences of local and Southwest Native Americans resulted in vivid colors and intricate patterns. Trade expanded from the Nez Perce nation near Pendleton to the Navajo, Hopi and Zuni nations. These Pendleton blankets were used as basic wearing apparel and as a standard of value for trading and credit among Native Americans. The blankets also became prized for ceremonial use. Sacred Hoop Trading is pleased to offer these blankets, part of the Native American trading history.