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A blanket with a story to tell, based on a work by artist Preston Singletary. The image represents Raven, a shapeshifter and trickster. In the story, the old chief who lived at the head of the Nass River kept his precious treasures—the sun, the moon, and the stars—in beautifully carved boxes. Raven steals the boxes and makes his escape into the night sky, carrying the sun in his mouth. The sun is a metaphor for enlightenment or knowledge. The ombre background shades meet at the center in vibrant colors of sun and light.

A portion of the proceeds from this blanket will be donated to the American Indian College Fund to help support tribal colleges.

64" x 80"
Unnapped; the fabric is uncombed for sharper pattern definition
Felt binding
Pure virgin wool/cotton
Fabric woven in our American mills
Dry clean
Made in the USA
Fabric Care: Dry Clean

About the artist: Preston Singletary
Preston Singletary is an internationally renowned glass artist from the Pacific Northwest. His work explores images and legends of his Tlingit heritage, with themes of transformation, animal spirits, and shamanism. Preston's work is displayed in museums around the globe, including the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, and The British Museum in London. He is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Seattle Art Museum.

Artist's Statement"
When I began working with glass in 1982, I had no idea that I'd be so connected to the material in the way that I am. It was only when I began to experiment with using designs from my Tlingit cultural heritage that my work began to take on a new purpose and direction.

Over time, my skill with the material of glass and traditional form line design has strengthened and evolved, allowing me to explore more fully my own relationship to both my culture and chosen medium. This evolution, and subsequent commercial success, has positioned me as an influence on contemporary indigenous art

Through teaching and collaborating in glass with other Native American, Maori, Hawaiian, and Australian Aboriginal artists, I've come to see that glass brings another dimension to indigenous art. The artistic perspective of indigenous people reflects a unique and vital visual language that has connections to the ancient codes and symbols of the land, and this interaction has informed and inspired my own work.

My work with glass transforms the notion that Native artists are only best when traditional materials are used. It has helped advocate on the behalf of all indigenous people—affirming that we are still here—that we are declaring who we are through our art in connection to
our culture.

My work continues to evolve and connect my personal cultural perspective to current modern art movements, and I have received much attention for striving to keep the work fresh and relevant. I have been honored that my success has inspired other artists from underrepresented indigenous cultures to use glass and other non-traditional materials in their work, and hope that I can continue to encourage more innovation in this area as my career progresses.

About the American Indian College Fund Collection:
The American Indian College Fund is the nation’s largest and highest-rated Native American nonprofit organization, funding scholarships for Native American students and investing in tribal colleges and universities.

When you purchase a blanket from Pendleton’s American Indian College Fund Collection, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to support this honorable mission.