Unapologetically Black Blanket for Faithful Women

Unapologetically Black Blanket shows a collage of portraits and printed affirmations, and the words God says you are... set the tone for the whole piece. The message is that you were seen and named by something larger than the day. It is for anyone who wants their faith and their pride wrapped up together.

Behind the design

The center panel is the heart of the blanket. The phrase God says you are... sits above a row of seven women in profile, each with a different hairstyle, from high puffs to tight coils to a sculpted updo. Beneath them, a garland of pink and peach flowers runs across the panel, and each word is paired with a short scripture reference. Unique, Special, Lovely, Precious, Strong, Chosen and Forgiven each appear in script, so the eye moves from one affirmation to the next. Around this center, the design uses smaller frames. One corner holds the line SURLY COILY CURVY CARAMEL CUTIE in bright letters on black. Other frames show a woman with a glowing halo of curls, a profile silhouette of natural hair, and a portrait in warm ochre tones. A geometric border in red, yellow and black links the panels into one patchwork.

Who gets the joke

The people who will feel this blanket most are women who wear their natural hair with pride and who find strength in their faith. You will notice the playful lines first, then the scripture references that give the affirmations weight. Unapologetically Black Blanket was made for the woman who wants her beauty and her belief shown in the same place. When she sees the words Black Girl Magic in one corner, she is likely to smile at how plainly the design says what it means. A grandmother, a sister, or a friend who has always been her own cheerleader will understand the reference at once. It fits a reading corner or a bedroom, where it can be a quiet reminder of who you are.

Gift and choice

This blanket works well for birthdays, church anniversaries, graduations and the moment you want to tell someone you see their strength. Give it to a woman who has been through a hard season, and let the seven affirmations speak for you. It also makes a warm housewarming present when someone is making a space that feels like their own. Choose between the Fleece Throw Blanket, Sherpa Throw Blanket, Fleece Blanket or Sherpa Blanket, depending on whether you want a lighter wrap or a plusher one for the sofa.