I'd like to know where a good place to look for queen sized or larger
blankets I can buy for 100 dollars and under, online, and in what
different materials (preferably nothing scratchy). As far as blanket
color/pattern goes, I'd like something that's on the darker spectrum
of green, red, blue, grey, or black, with an interesting/intricate or
beautiful pattern on it. Nothing flowery, more along the lines of an
oriental, native american, intricate geometric or fractal pattern,
night sky, or other motifs along the same line. The answer I'm looking
for would contain a good selection of links to vendors and specific
products that meet the above criterion. If you have any questions or
clarifications, I'll try to answer them within 2 hours, unless I'm
sleeping :) Also, the more broad the collection, the better. And if
you feel that the price offered is not fair, feel free to let me know,
I would gladly add a generous tip to a good answer.

Hello anonuser104-ga:

It was a pleasure to answer your exciting question. During my research
I came across many retail and specialty stores that sell linings from
blankets, throws, quilts and every other kind but I was careful only
to look for ‘BLANKES’ that will meet your criteria. I have selected
quite a few stores that should fulfill your needs. Please clarify, if
you are not satisfied.

Following is the result:

STORES

Blanket Warehouse
http://www.blanketwarehouse.com
REMARKS: Collection of king size blankets from $39.99 to $89.99.
See Sample: http://www.blanketwarehouse.com/cat.cgi?s=66727&c=WARMNIGHTS

Zarapes Fine Mexican Imports
http://www.zarapes.net/custom.htm?category=Blankets+and+Zarapes
REMARKS: Great collection of king to queen size hand woven intricate
blankets.
See Sample: http://www.zarapes.net/traditionalblankets.html

Charlie’s Corner
http://www.newmexiconet.com/charleys/blankets.html
REMARKS: A couple Mexican blankets at JUST AMAZING rates.
See Sample: http://www.newmexiconet.com/charleys/blankets.html

Blankets n’ More
http://www.blanketsnmore.com
REMARKS: Large number of choices. Please see Indian Blankets.
See Sample: http://www.blanketsnmore.com/42691.html

American Blankets
http://www.americanblankets.com/blankets.asp
REMARKS: Good collection of king and queen size blankets. 
See Sample: http://www.americanblankets.com/detail.asp?product_id=WOL10007-KAK

Blankets International
http://www.blanketsinternational.com/blankets.html
REMARKS: Highest quality hand woven blankets at affordable price. Lots
of choices.
See Sample: http://www.blanketsinternational.com/blanket13.html

Blue Wolf Creations
http://bleuwulf.com/
REMARKS: Native Indian intricate blankets.
See Sample: http://bleuwulf.com/BWWB05.html

MJ Blankets
http://www.mjblankets.com/blankets/index.html
REMARKS: Simple geometrical blankets at great prices.
See Sample: http://www.mjblankets.com/blankets/index.html

South West Trading Company
http://www.southwesttradingcompany.com/blankets.asp
REMARKS: Hand woven blankets at incredible price.
See Sample: http://www.southwesttradingcompany.com/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=ONW

Latin Works
http://www.latinworksco.com/clothing.html
REMARKS: A couple of Latin design blankets at INCREDIBLE price.
See Sample: http://www.latinworksco.com/zarapes.html

Pendleton USA
http://www.pendleton-usa.com/index.cfm?action=shop&cat=k
REMARKS: Great high quality blankets at reasonable prices.
See Sample: http://www.pendleton-usa.com/index.cfm?action=shop&cat=k&ProductID=111

Eneva
http://www.eneva.com/blankets-and-throws.asp
REMARKS: Brand name woven blankets at great prices. Pictures are not
available.

IST AFRICAN CLOTHING
http://www.1stafricanclothing.com/blankets.html
REMARKS: African blankets at great prices.
See Sample: http://www.1stafricanclothing.com/material/rk404f.html



USEFUL LINKS 

THEME MENIA
http://www.thememania.com/misthemgif-throws---blankets.html
REMARKS: Small blankets and Throws based on American Themes.
See Sample: http://www.thememania.com/gettysburg-coverlet--ms-8597tu3.html

Leopard Blanket & Sham $90 - $130
Add a little animal magnetism with this soft, cushiony blanket and
sham. Reversible leopard print with solid brown border. 60% cotton/40%
acrylic. Machine Wash. Imported.
http://www.thecompanystore.com/dept_img.asp?dept%5Fid=1170&page=2

Vellux King/Queen size printed blankets
The Versailles pattern adds stately elegance in Gold or Sage, while
the Garden Rose design blooms in Rose or Ivory. Attractively finished
with a rolled hem at the top and bottom.
http://www.qvc.com/asp/frameset.asp?aol_refer=false&dept=1641&ref=GO1

Reversible Fleece Striped Blankets
Each side of this cotton fleece blanket features a different bold
striped design: black, charcoal and ivory stripes reverse to charcoal
ground with a single ivory stripe.
http://www.cuddledown.com/details.asp?pf_id=6950%231&cid=30&pos=4&sid=0C076FF92411473191ADF28FAC5C3BA1



OTHER LINKS THAT HAVE GOOD QUALITY BUT SLIGHTLY EXPENSIVE BLANKETS.

KANATA
http://www.kanatablanket.com/retail/retailmain.html

AMRISTER SWADESHI WOOLEN MILLS
http://www.aswm.com/traditional.html


Useful Keywords

‘native Indian blankets’
‘oriental blankets’
‘hand woven blankets’
‘traditional blankets’
‘shop for blankets’
‘blanket store’
‘shop for bed linings’

I hope this will help you. Please clarify if you are not satisfied.

Thank you for using Google Answers and Good Luck on nay future
shopping.

Sincerely,
Leader-ga.

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Request for Answer Clarification by anonuser104-ga on 06 Sep 2003 16:27 PDT

You've done an excellent job thus far, leader :) At the end of this
post I'll give a list of links to collections or specific blankets out
of what you've shown me that I really enjoy so that you have a better
idea as to my taste. My apologies, I should probably have made it
clear what I'll be using the blanket for :) I have a window that is
about 6 ft long and 3 ft tall that currently has no curtain, so I was
planning on buying a blanket that will fold over the curtain rod and
just about (or more than) completely covers it. It should also be
comfortable enough to sleep on/in as well as beautiful enough to use
as a wall hanging when I move. It would be a minimum of 6x6 ft, though
larger and not perfectly square are both acceptable, as long as each
side is at least 6 ft. Would it be possible for you to do a more
restricted search with the specific size constraint that is of a
similar style/pattern as the links below? And if I've missed any
blankets in the links below that fit my criteria, please point that
out. Thanks in advance! :)

From Zerapes Fine Mexcian Imports
http://www.zarapes.net/view.php?image=http://www.zarapes.net/images/zarape2.jpg

From Blankets n' More - The Indian Collection
http://www.blanketsnmore.com/aminblanbed.html
Specifically the Apex, Tribal Art, Mohanas, and Galveston styles
Also, the blanket in the center picture (which I can't seem to find in
the product section) that is black cream-ish on
http://www.blanketsnmore.com/

From South West Trading Company
http://www.southwesttradingcompany.com/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=ONW
This specific set of blankets is absolutely beautiful. Why, oh why
can't they be a little bit bigger? :)

From Latin Works
Both the Zarapes link you provided and the one for Mexican blankets
are beautiful, but again they are wicked and made them too small
http://store5.yimg.com/I/latinworks_1754_172445

From Pendleton USA (some actually in the size range, but on the
expensive side)
The Spirit Design, Icelandic Pattern Throw, and Hidatsa Earth Blankets
http://www.pendleton-usa.com/index.cfm?action=shop&cat=66&ProductID=287
http://www.pendleton-usa.com/index.cfm?action=shop&cat=11&ProductID=141
http://www.pendleton-usa.com/index.cfm?action=shop&cat=61&ProductID=389

From Kanata
Nature's Fire Collection
http://www.kanatablanket.com/naturesfire/naturesfiremain.html

From Anwister Swadeshi Woolen Mills
Pattern 03 of the mink collection
http://www.aswm.com/mink.html

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Clarification of Answer by leader-ga on 07 Sep 2003 12:37 PDT

Hello again:

Thanks for the clarification. I was able to locate a few carpets.
Please have a look at the following web links and let me know what do
you think. It seems that if there is a blanket available that is 6' by
6' and is according to your taste, the blanket is a little bit
expansive ($120-$140). I found a couple of other websites with the
kind of blankets you are looking for but could only find blankets that
are 7' by 5' OR 6' by 8'. Very few of them were 6 by 6 or over. If you
don't like them, I will continue my search.

http://cv1.collatech.com/sites/CraftKits/CyberVendor.dll/subcategory?&Action=Update&UserType=OldUser&category=G43
REMARKS: The Greenlander & Rocky Mountain 5 meets your size
requirements.

http://cv1.collatech.com/sites/CraftKits/CyberVendor.dll/subcategory?&Action=Update&UserType=OldUser&category=G44
REMARKS: Although the carpets are on expensive side but serape blanket
is $97 and meet your specifications.

http://www.homevisions.com/hvprod/prod_display1.asp?Product=9212&partner=18&CP=00
REMARKS: This is also a nice design for a blanket with a descent
price.

http://www.blanketwarehouse.com/blankets.htm
REMARKS: The Apex, Ruidoso & Westin at the bottom of the collection
might be a choice.

http://www.santafedecorating.com/101.html
REMARKS: Very nice blankets but just a little short. The one with the
type of size you are looking for is WOOL.

http://www.oldwesterndecor.com/owblankets.html
REMARKS: The 4th, 5th & 6th set meets your requirements and is very
cheap.

http://www.shadesofsouthwest.com/blankets.htm
REMARKS: Mexican Zapotec oversize blankets just a little short at 66”
by 90”.

Thanks Again.

Sincerely,
leader-ga.

Thanks for your excellent answer, leader. Pardon my taking so long, my
power cable for my laptop got fried.

I bought one of these blankets a while back. It's beautiful, even
after going through many wash and dry cycles, and although it is light
in weight, it is very warm. Soft, too, not scratchy like wool.

http://amos.catalogcity.com/cc.class/cc?pcd=6401898&ccsyn=1