The Hupa Basket Weavers are well known for their Basket Caps. This cap is knit with that in mind and is in the shape of a Woven Basket Cap. It was the first item in Darlene Marshall's hand loomed knit products.  Knowing that not everyone could afford the Basket Caps by the Basket Weavers, Darlene offers her knit version with the basketry motifs.  It also is a way of 'bridging' the cultures of her ancestors and preserving these beautiful motifs in the modern world.  See Native Design & Art for more information and visit our Store to purchase a knit basketry cap.

Superfine Merino Wool or Acrylic Knit Hand loomed American Indian Blankets

These are Unique, Quality, 4 Color Indian Blankets.  The book "Language of the Robe" by Robert W. Kapoun with Charles J. Lohrmann shows in many ways the importance of the Native American Blanket and the honor in receiving such a gift. The featured Indian designs in image of the blankets to the left are the full size Friendship design, Frog Foot Indian motif, and Swallow tail Indian symbol.  The lap size blanket is the Native American Foot Design.  Read about the Indian designs in the product descriptions of our Indian knit blankets. You can even select your own 4 colors to fit your home decor from our availablesuperfine merino wool yarn color chart or our high quality acrylic yarn color chart.

The friendship motif blanket is a perfect gift for a wedding or house warming. This color combination is the one that was featured in the article about Darlene Marshall's cottage industry handlooming in "News from Native California" Volume 15 Fall 2001

All the featured Indian Symbols of Friendship, Frog Foot, Swallow Tail, Stairway to Heaven or Ladders to the Sky, and Osprey are also offered in two color versions of the hand loomed knit blankets. Pick from our standard color or your own colorway.

Many Tribes use Geometric Designs in their Basketry and Beadwork, therefore the Friendship Design or these other Indian symbols may be recognized by another name by another Indian Nation. These popular Native designs are seen often on woven baskets in the museums or collections throughout the country.

Some of the Indian Nations that use Geometric Designs within their art are: Apache, Aztec, Blackfoot, Cherokee, Choctaw, Chippewa, Comanche, Chumash, Coast Salish, Fox, Hupa, Haida,  Inca, Karuk, Klamath, Kwakiutl, Lakota, Maidu, Mayan, MeWuk, Miwok, Modoc, Navajo, Nez Perce, Nootka, Ojibwa, Paiute, Pit River, Pomo, Seminole, Shoshone, Sioux, Tlingit, Umatilla, Ute, Wailaki, Washo, Wintu, Yakama, Yokut, Yurok.

Come back often and check our Baby Sets Category of our Online Shopping Catalog - We plan on adding more items for Baby and growing Children as well in Cotton and Acrylic Yarns.  If you have a special Indian motif that you want handloomed on your baby clothes contact us to express your wishes.  We love to knit new Indian designs especially for you.

Our babies love their personalized baby blanket.  Libby Anne is the pride of the family all wrapped up in the baby blanket knit especially for her.  The matching cap can be ordered in newborn which fits up to appoximately 3 months, or its available in the 'child' size which actually is the next size up and fits for a couple of years.  This personalized baby blanket and knit cap set makes a wonderful gift for baby showers or welcome gift for baby in the receiving baby blanket size. . The personalized blanket is available by itself  in a fairisle jacquard pattern that makes a larger crib size blanket.  Save money by combining it in the knit baby blanket and knit baby cap set.

Native American Knit Shrugs and Indian Handloomed Knit Chidren Sweaters make great Mother and Child Gifts ~ Creative ~ Unique

Knit Indian shrugs make a great coverup and knit accessory for everyday casual or dressy events..  Darlene Marshall's Native American shrugs with the Indian designs of her people are a unique gift especially since it is One size fits Most.. These shrugs are especially popular with the Elders, the retangular shape and the ribbed cuffs makes it easy to wear. You can order them in the superfine merino wool friendship shrug or easy wash and wear care acrylic knit shrugs. Select your own colors or choose from our standard inventory colors. Go to our Online catalog in the Native American Showroom Shrugs and Ponchos category to make your selection..

The image at the right shows the Frog Foot Indian Design in the Knit shrug and the Childs knit tunic with hood. in Red and Gold. Select your own colors and size for the child Frog foot tunic.  ..