The College Fund Jacquard Robe
Drum Keepers
The call of the singers, the beat of the drum helped designer Trey Blackhawk understand his history and ancestors. The drum's materials were once living: a buffalo or moose hide and a cedar tree were sacrificed to bring people together to heal, dance, and sing. The drum and sticks are framed by traditional applique patterns, a tribute to the mothers who hold the world together. Bands of color represent seasons of life and all its milestones..
A portion of the proceeds from the "Drum Keepers" Blanket sales will go to the American Indian College Fund, a nonprofit organization that helps fund scholarships for Native American students and tribal colleges. Your purchase helps support their honorable mission.
- 64" x 80"
- Unnapped; fabric is uncombed for sharper pattern definition
- Felt binding
- Pure virgin wool/cotton
- Fabric woven in our American mills
- Dry clean
- Made in USA
About the artist:
Designer Trey Blackhawk (Winnebago) is a graduate of Nebraska's Little Priest Tribal College. He is influenced by the artwork he's seen at powwows, drumming and singing, and by his family's beading, sewing and dancing traditions. In addition to design work, Trey is also a farmer. "My studies have given me a broad overview of many things, specifically to heal the land we reside on while growing food and caring for animals."
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