First woven in the 1920s, this USA-made wool blanket has been one of Pendletons most popular designs ever since. Chief Joseph led the Nez Perce tribe native to northeastern Oregon in the late 1800s. Widely admired for protecting his people and speaking the truth, he is honored with this design, symbolizing bravery. Bold arrowheads represent the chief’s courage, strength and integrity. Reverses for two different looks. Woven in Pendletons Pacific Northwest mills and softly napped.

Gorgeous. Kelly. Toledo, OR. Wed Dec 17 2025

First made in the 1920s, the Chief Joseph blanket is one of the oldest, on-going blankets made by Pendleton Woolen Mills. The blanket pattern celebrates the heroism of the Northwest’s great Nez Perce leader, Chief Joseph. Its design is balanced with arrowheads symbolizing bravery and pointing in all directions of Mother Earth. The Chief Joseph is a woven jacquard that is reversible to offer two dramatically different looks.

The Chief Joseph blanket has been in the Pendleton line longer than any other blanket pattern. It commemorates the heroism and bravery of Chief Joseph with a pattern of directional crosses and arrows. It was first designed in the 1920s.

A made-in-America wool blanket in a dazzling geo pattern. It’s based on a Native American legend that says a hero disguised himself as a rabbit to capture fire for his people, a victory honored in this vivid design. Reverses to pattern’s opposite.

First made in the 1920s, the Chief Joseph blanket is one of the oldest, on-going blankets made by Pendleton Woolen Mills. The blanket pattern celebrates the heroism of the Northwest’s great Nez Perce leader, Chief Joseph. Its design is balanced with arrowheads symbolizing bravery and pointing in all directions of Mother Earth. The Chief Joseph is a woven jacquard that is reversible to offer two dramatically different looks.

Wooded Rivers signature wool-blend throws and pillows are soft-to-the-touch, warm, machine-washable, and made of a high-quality Italian wool blend that contains up to 90% recycled fibers. We use durable, soft-loomed wool blends that are both stylish and utilitarian. From the fabric to the decorative blanket stitch edges, the quality in materials and craftsmanship is undeniable.

Love the pattern and the softness. It's a perfect summer weight blanket for the lake.. Elizabeth. Arroyo Grande, CA. Wed Jul 29 2026