The Bishop family has owned and operated Oregon’s Pendleton Woolen Mills for six generations, producing some of the most beautiful, high-quality woolen goods to be found. Perhaps the most famous of their products, the ones that “started it all” in 1909, were their amazing Indian blankets which became very highly prized by Native Americans.

The company had great respect for the Native Americans, sending someone to spend time with the local tribes in northeastern Oregon in order to learn their taste, color, and design preferences. He would then return to the mill filled with creative ideas that the mill could execute in more vivid color and with greater detail than was possible using traditional Native American weaving methods.

And although Pendleton didn’t start producing womenswear until 1949, they brought the spirit and artistry of their traditional Indian blankets to today’s VPOD. This car coat is a stunning example of Pendleton’s mastery with wool. And since all their products are made with 100% pure virgin wool, which is the strongest, highest quality wool available, you can expect to be able to pass this beauty down for generations.

It’s a pristine Pendleton find for a vintage fashionsta!

Available from carolshops on eBay.

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