Pendleton GATHER BLANKET

Like the piñon tree, members of the Navajo Nation gather resources to survive an increasingly precarious water supply. This blanket design, created by Diné artist Emma Robbins, features symbols of endurance. The center motif represents a young women's bracelet set with turquoise, a stone formed by rare rains flowing through layers of rock. Above and below is a sáanii (maternal grandmother) scarf crossed by traditional sash belts used in ceremonies and childbirth.A portion of this blanket's sales will support DigDeep's Navajo Water Project, which brings clean running water to the homes of residents across the Navajo Nation.

• 64" x 80"
• Napped; fabric is combed for a softer, thicker feel
• Felt binding
• 82% pure virgin wool/18% cotton
• Fabric woven in our American mills
• Dry clean
• Made in USA

About the artistEmma Robbins (Diné) is an artist, activist, and community organizer with a passion for empowering Indigenous women. She is the founder and Executive Director of The Chapter House, an Indigenous community and arts space on Tongvaland. Emma is also Managing Director of Planet Women, an organization collaborating with femme-led conservation and human rights groups. For seven years, Emma served as the Executive Director of the Navajo Water Project at DigDeep Water. While there she collaborated with communities to expand access to clean, running water to the one in three Navajo families without it.