and third phases of Navajo blankets
“Growing up in the powwow circle
which is accented by geometric designs on a turquoise band
it's also a time to gather and enjoy each other's company
Turning the pages of Tessa's own adventure
Protection Baby Blanket cotton throw and third phases of NavajoIn Blackfeet culture, powerful animals like the buffalo, wolf, and elk are often called upon in song and ceremony for protection. Artist John Isaiah Pepion (Piikani Blackfeet) has woven the sacred buffalo, elk, wolf, otter, magpie, and beaver into his Protection Baby Blanket. An arrow fills the body of each animal, representing the lifeline or sacred breath each one carries. Made from a cotton wool blend, John's blanket is the perfect merge of warmth,