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

Plaid Perfection for Your Cabin

 

Plaid and cabins — some things are simply meant to be. For generations, plaid has been the pattern of choice in rustic interiors. From cozy tartan blankets to timeless wool upholstery, these classic checks have warmed ski cabins, lake houses, and mountain lodges for over a century. Classic Ralph Lauren, Abelaird Plaid Photo Source: Osborne & Little The tradition began with Scottish tartans — patterns that once identified clans and later became symbols of craftsmanship and comfort. When plaid crossed the Atlantic, it became a staple of frontier life and early American homesteads. From wool shirts to rugged blankets, its practicality made it indispensable in the great outdoors. Image source unknown — used here for design inspiration and educational discussion. Today, plaid remains a cabin essential — not just for its heritage, but for its versatility. Many of our plaids are woven from durable wool or sturdy blends that can stand up to crowds, guests, family reunions, kids, and even dogs. Dense colorations hide wear beautifully, so you can relax instead of worrying about the furniture. Plaids can be neutral like this Galloway Plaid in Natural, above. Photo Source Colfax and Fowler.  Beiges, tans, camels and browns can look elegant with natural wood and stone rustic cabin finishes, see below. Image source Traditional Home, Charles Faudree — used here for design inspiration and educational discussion.

Why not a blue plaid? Shetland Plaid in Quartz Blue, below, by Kravet has stunning coloration. We say practical, durable and beautiful! Source Kravet Inspiration idea: The more the merrier. Here curtains, walls and upholstery are all in one blue plaid. Left, Islay Plaid in Teal by Mulberry Home. This would be so pretty with log walls!  Photo Source Kravet

Engadine in Grey, a clean, modern windowpane plaid. Photo Source Nobilis Galloway in Red Green Photo Source Colfax and Fowler. Image Source Genessee River Trading Co Inspiration idea: Classic Camp Style--mix plaids with Americana quilts, blankets and antique accessories. Go bold with color. In fact, go bold with everything...don't be afraid to be whimsical, afterall, a cabin is for fun!

Whether you’re styling a Tahoe lake house, a ski lodge, or a cozy forest retreat, plaid brings warmth, texture, and that unmistakable “welcome home” feeling. Perfect for winter holidays, fireside evenings, and all the moments that make mountain life special.

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Image Source:  Ralph Lauren Indian Cove Archives

Inspiration idea: For a dressed up cabin interior, this beautifully styled room by Ralph Lauren home shows off his expert skills at mixing classic collections and family heirloom furnishings with plaids, Native American fabrics, Navajo rugs and furry pillows. Sticking to a simple black and red color scheme makes it all hang together. Black and white windowpane plaid fabric, Westcliff Tattersall, is also by Ralph Lauren.  Photo Source Osborne & Little

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Image Source: Schumacher

Montana Wool Plaid in Hunter, by Schumacher.

Florals and plaids together? Yes, please! We love the contrast in the mix of pretty and delicate with rustic and masculine. Opposites make for the most interesting rooms. This large-scale modern floral thistle pattern from Sanderson, Thistle Garden, on a natural linen background is pretty without being too precious for cabin life.  Photo Source Sanderson Plaids come in non-traditional colorations, too. This lavender and lilac colored woolen plaid, Morlich, is every bit as durable and rustic as any old-school red and green plaid, but it's pretty modern coloration gives it just that touch of style.  Photo Source Osborne & Little

For over 60 different plaid and tartan fabrics 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 Plaid 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 See hundreds of wallpaper and fabrics curated especially for cabins, lodges, and mountain homes.  Tahoedreaminteriors.com     Follow along for fresh cabin ideas and new mountain home inspiration:  Pinterest Instagram Let your mountain home reflect the beauty, comfort, and creativity you love. — Sue Pipal