The weaver who produced this blanket is unknown, but she or he probably lived in or near the northern New Mexican village of Chimayó. By the early 20th century, weavers in this area produced textiles for both local use and for sale to outsiders, with curio shops and local stores often serving as intermediaries between weavers and tourists.  Many weavers received yarns and other raw materials on credit from merchants to whom they were obliged to sell their products at discounted prices.  Others ran their own workshops or wove in workshops owned by Hispanic traders.