Ralph Lauren Does it Again--New Cabin Fabrics Designed by Dine' Artisans

 Please note:  All photos in this posting are courtesy of Ralph Lauren Home.

We're excited to present a new generation of native-inspired fabrics and textiles that combine authentic heritage with modern cabin-friendly practicality.

Heather in Horizon

New Native-Inspired Cabin Fabrics: Tradition Meets Modern Cabin Life Recently, Ralph Lauren released a collection by Navajo siblings Naomi Glasses and Tyler Glasses — called Canyon Road Collection — that brings quietly sophisticated Navajo-inspired patterns into a contemporary cabin-lifestyle context. These are not trendy knock-offs, but thoughtfully designed textiles from 7-generation Diné (Navajo) weavers — honoring tradition while serving modern needs.

Why This Collection Works for Cabins Durability: Mostly woolens and thick woven cottons, built to handle everyday life, pets, children, or guests. Practical Colors: Rich, earthy palettes — including traditional Navajo browns and taupes, bold red accents, crisp cream tones, and surprisingly fresh indigo-blues — perfect for hiding wear and dirt in a rustic home. Textural & Textively Rich: Think saddle-blanket stripes, curly wool velvets, woven rug-inspired patterns — textures that feel right at home with wood paneling, stone hearths, and cozy fireplaces.

Versatility: Use them as upholstery, throws, pillows, blankets — or mix boldly with other cabin fabrics for a layered, cabin-chic aesthetic. Above, Saddle Blanket in Chestnut, demonstrates just how practical and yet elegant these fabrics can be. There is beautiful bedding as well, above. Email spipal@att.net for inquiries. A Note on Tradition, Authenticity & Respect Authentic Navajo weaving is ancient — rooted in generations of Pueblo and Navajo tradition, often using Churro-sheep wool and natural dyes, turned by hand looms into cloaks, rugs and blankets. Over time, commercial mills began producing “trade blankets” — woven in factories, but marketed to Native communities and later, non-Native consumers. One well-known example is Pendleton Woolen Mills, whose blankets became widely popular throughout Native American communities and later nationally. But not all commercialized “Native-inspired” designs are created equal. Many modern fabric houses produce patterns loosely based on Indigenous motifs — without tribal collaboration or credit. In contrast, the Canyon Road Collection represents a thoughtful and respectful collaboration with Navajo weavers, helping bring traditional patterns into a “home cabin” context with integrity. As awareness grows (and as laws such as the Indian Arts and Crafts Act highlight), many buyers are now asking: Who designed it? Is the tribe involved?

At Tahoe Dream Interiors, we believe that honoring authenticity matters — and we’re proud to carry items that respect heritage while fitting into mountain-home life.

Beautiful traditional Navajo colorations are seen in Heather in Natural, below. Heritage Colorations: The collection focuses on four beautiful colorways. The brown/taupe grouping reflects traditional Navajo colorations. Handsome and durable, it's perfect for the purists.  Above, Bolder Creek in Tundra Left, Saddle Blanket in Chestnut

Inspired by the natural landscape on Navajo Nation, Standing Crosses, above, features four-directional crosses, signifying the Earth's four directions in Navajo tradition, framed by a stepped motif filled with fine stripes inspired by rock striations. A row of triangles represents elements within the natural landscape. Nodding to the natural, undyed wools favoured by the Glasses siblings, this fabric features a heathered, heavier-weighted yarn and offers an organic feel. Suitable for upholstery. Hawk Stripe in Mesquite, above, a durable woven cotton. Suitable for upholstery. This curly woolen fleece, Apres Ski, above, is perfect for upholstery. Imagine curling up in the softest, coziest cocoon of sophisticated pleasure. Mesquite--the most beautiful color! Inspiration idea:  All of these neutral colored fabrics mix beautifully together. If you've got a simple grey or beige interior going and you'd like to add some subtle excitement, any of these fabrics sprinkled amidst the room will add just enough tension without any danger of tilting your modern clean interior into overload.  Use stripes and Native American–inspired fabrics on toss pillows, ottomans, benches, and banquettes. Consider upholstering your favorite swivel chair in the wooly Apres Ski, above, for true luxury. It will add needed texture and contrast.

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If quiet luxury is your thing,these two cream colorways are elegant and beautiful.....

Peppy's Blanket in Cream Eye Dazzler in Cream

Now for the Wow: Dazzling red and tranquil indigo...

 Inspiration idea: For the brave hearted, these red colorways are bold, intense and stunning. Liven up even the dullest of cabin interiors with this beautiful red mix. Left, Saddle Blanket in Red/Black

Peppy's Blanket, above, is named after a beloved horse on the Glasses' family ranch and inspired by one of Tyler's early weavings used as Peppy's saddle blanket. Stepped diamond motifs, or butterfly diamonds, create a bold horizontal stripe in red and black spanning across the fabric. Above, Eye Dazzler in Red/Black nods to one of Naiomi's works with a balanced geometric design of diamonds found in Navajo and other Indigenous weaving traditions, and zigzag patterns. The zig- zag pattern signifies the landscape of mountains in the high desert.

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And finally, my favorite colorway of the collection is the Indigo...

Above, Eye Dazzler in blue. Here in Tahoe, blues mirrors the deep colors of our lake and the clarity of our sky. I find that adding blue to a blandly colored room is a way to freshen and brighten the interior. And blues look so pretty with lots of woodwork and stone. Take your choice, tread lightly with some new toss pillows and a pair of ottomans in front of the fireplace. Or go bold and add all three of the Glasses blue Navajo patterns, a beautiful blue grass-cloth paper to the walls and an elegant blue striped fabric or ticking to the window coverings. Your room will thank you! 

Peppy's Blanket in Indigo Second Phase in Indigo

For over 40 of our favorite Ralph Lauren and hundreds of specially curated mountain appropriate fabrics and wallpapers, visit tahoedreaminteriors.com. All items are sorted by color to make your selection process easy. We offer free samples. For design questions, advice, or general chatting about your home, contact Sue Pipal, Interior Designer, at spipal@att.net. Visit our Ralph Lauren Fabrics Want more cabin design inspiration?  Explore two of our most-loved posts: Can I Paint My Log Walls? 8 of the Most Charming Cabin Kitchens Ever  Follow along for fresh cabin ideas and new mountain home inspiration: Pinterest Instagram See hundreds of wallpaper and fabrics curated especially for cabins, lodges, and mountain homes: Tahoedreaminteriors.com  Let your mountain home reflect the beauty, comfort, and creativity you love. — Sue Pipal

Ralph Lauren Indian Cove Lodge

Ralph Lauren's Indian Cove Lodge Collection from 2009 is an oldie but goodie.

When it comes to decorating for mountain homes, Ralph Lauren pretty much tops the leaderboard. In the past I've shown a number of his beautiful collections that work gorgeously in cabins (see here).  One of my very favorites, however, is the much older Indian Cove collection.  Even though some of the fabrics are now discontinued, we can still take inspiration from the beautiful photos that were created to showcase the original collection.

Photo credit:  Ralph Lauren Indian Cove Lodge Photo Archives

Plaids and native American inspired fabrics are always appropriate in rustic mountain homes.  What goes beyond this in the Indian Cove collection, however, is the way they are paired with furnishings that mimic fine antiques. And these furnishings are all over the board in terms of influence and style. It's the strong black and red coloration and big graphic patterns in the fabrics that manages to tie these rooms all together.

As a lover of antiques and all things quirky and collectible, I would work this style with my own findings and treasures from antique fairs, auctions and flea markets.  If you like this look and would like some help putting together similar fabrics and colors, call or email us at (530) 583-6076 or dragonflytahoe@att.net.  We'd love nothing more than a chance to help you recreate it for your mountain house.



See what I mean about the quirky collectibles and furnishings.  I love the gold spray chinoiserie table, the mix of Navajo and Oriental carpets, the bird and fish prints collected as a gouping above the sofa.  I see Indian baskets, lots of old books and family photos. In contrast to all the funky accessories, the fabrics are rich and elegant as are many of the furnishings.  It's a carefully collected look, and it requires a deft design hand to put it all together like this.

 

Luckily, the high-impact fabric above, Algonquin Vintage, is still available, see here. 

As always, we love to supply fabric samples and are happy to help you track down whatever you need to make your look just perfect for you and your lifestyle.  For a quick look at all our favorite Ralph Lauren fabrics for cabins and rustic mountain lodges, click here.   You'll see some great fabrics that are similar to those in this collection.

If you'd like to see the original video produced by Ralph Lauren on this collection, click here.  

Fabrics still available from this collection:  

Ralph Lauren Algonquin in Vintage Red  --Click on image to view in our online store.

Ralph Lauren Tate Gilded Linen--Click to view in our online store.  

The beautiful black and red plaids in this collection are now discontinued, but we like this newer RL plaid just as well...

Ralph Lauren Bridal Trail Plaid--see here

And we also carry a very affordable black and red plaid from Big House that would work great if you're trying to put this look together in your cabin. It gives you this look and it's only $90 per yard (much less than the original Ralph Lauren fabrics were.)

Big House Campground fabric--see here