These Pendleton blankets reference the brilliant textiles of Alexander Girard
In the mid-1960s, Alexander Girard helped bring his vivid patterns to more people through the creation of the Girard throw blanket. Now, more than 60 years later, the furniture brand Herman Miller is releasing three new patterns of blanket: a multicolor stripe, a brown-and-yellow checkerboard, and a pink-and-green checkerboard. The motifs, designed by Girard himself, were found in the archives.…
In a nod to the iconic textile designs of Alexander Girard, furniture brand Herman Miller has released three new patterns of Pendleton blankets. The blankets, which bear Girard's vibrant multicolor stripes, brown-and-yellow checkerboard, and pink-and-green checkerboard motifs, are inspired by the artist's work with Braniff International Airlines in the 1960s.
Girard, who co-founded Herman Miller's textile division, believed in creating joyful, whimsical designs that evoke deep feelings. His granddaughter Aleishall and Kori Girard are currently preserving and promoting his work through Girard Studio. The new blankets, a product of this legacy, are designed to bring the same joy and humanity that has made Herman Miller unique and enduring.
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