They're more than just gorgeous.

They are sacred.

These beautiful hand made quilts are tied directly to Plains Indian mythology and Star Knowledge, and they are used in many sacred ceremonies.  They also take center stage in births, weddings, and funerals, making the Star Quilt important throughout Plains life.

In recent times, the Star Quilt's popularity has spread beyond the Plains, and they are now found among many different Indian Tribes all across America.

Visit many Native American homes today and you're sure to see a Star Quilt or two.   In the bedroom of course, there surely will be a stunning Star Quilt on the bed.  Perhaps a Star Quilt will be draped across the back of a sofa in the front room, or over a chair.  A baby quilt might be displayed on a wall.   Over in the corner, there might even be a big powwow drum wrapped in an ancient, tattered Star Quilt.  Old Star Quilts are never thrown away, but are always used, treasured and loved forever.  The older they get, the more valuable they become....and that's cultural history in the making.

To Indian people, the Morning Star Quilt represents the epitome of gift-giving.  To give a Star Quilt is to show the utmost respect, honor, and admiration to a person.   It is given and received by both men and women.   Star Quilts are also gifted away after certain special ceremonies.  Other times, the central focus of a celebration is a huge generous giveaway where many beautiful Star Quilts will be offered to guests.  The mother of a brand new baby is always overjoyed to receive a Star Quilt for her child.  Birthdays, graduations, and all other celebrations of Native American life involve the gifting of a Star Quilt.

As a people, Native Americans are coming back to traditionally hand-crafted, 100% Indian-made products, and today the beautiful Star Quilt is outshining the Pendleton blanket.

Usually Native American Star Quilts are the size of coverlets or comforters, and they don't hang very far over the sides of a bed.  Although there are many reasons why Native American Star Quilts aren't bigger, one is because these quilts are usually constructed for ceremonial purposes, such as "going on the hill" (vision quest) or another ceremony that requires an individual to be wrapped in a smaller size Star Quilt.  However, a variety of sizes of quilts to suit your needs are available from Diane's Native American Star Quilts, and custom orders are always welcome too.

Welcome to Diane's Native American Star Quilts.  Come inside and look around... You'll find dozens of spectacular Native American-made Morning Star Quilts and other unique Indian quilts and accessories too.  Come, beautify your home, and honor your spirit...

Or someone else's.

To see Diane's favorite web site about the true history of the Star Quilt, go to http://www.bluecloud.org/morningstar.html   She says,"It's an EXCELLENT article."

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