As the buffalo disappeared, Northern plains Indians of Montana and the Dakota replaced buffalo robes with quilts. One of their most recognizable designs is Morning Star, adapted in the late 1800s from the traditional Lone Star pattern. Covering most of the quilt top, its eight-point design was extremely difficult to create-the mosaic of tiny diamonds radiating out from the center took long hours of careful cutting, perfect placement and skillful hand-stiching. In Native American lore, this large star signifies the beginning of a new day - and also lights the way for departing souls. Populaar today for many ceremonial uses including births, deaths, weddings and religious rites, it's also a favored gift. 100% cotton. Machine washable. Imported. Standard sham fits 20 in. x 26 in. pillow.