CARRY SOMETHING SPECIALTraditional embroidery has always had a role in the world. It has always been a visual statement of skill. It has always been an expression of beauty. It has always worked to transform a plain piece of cloth into something extraordinary. ...

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JAMDANIHANDWOVENIn Bengal, the humid climate demands an exceptionally fine, diaphanous weave. The resulting cloth is light and airy, able to catch the faintest breeze. Such cloths are known by the poetic term "woven air.” ...

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Natural dyes on organic cotton: each piece is a square of crafted brilliance. ...

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 Thoughtfully Designed, Thoughtfully MadeThis artisan cloth begins with threads dyed in natural plant indigo. To achieve the greens and teals, the indigo is layered with dye baths of myrobolan nut and pomegranate rinds. ...

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YOUR NEW COLOURFUL CARRY ALLTHERE IS ONLY ONE OF EACH QUILT BAGWe've sewn a limited number of our Kantha quilts into bags. These are large cloth bags that can hold a picnic or your haul from the farmer's market. ...

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AJRAKH LINEN SHAWLSHAND BLOCK PRINTED WITH NATURAL DYES Ajrakh is a traditional block printing technique. It is also one of our favourite ways to achieve pattern on cloth. For centuries, wooden blocks have been used to print eloquent geometric patterns on cotton. These patterns are timeless, revealing a remarkable...

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Natural Dyes. Natural ColourWe use natural dyes extensively in our own production. This is the best way to know how a dye behaves and see the changes that happen from harvest to harvest. Because we use the same dyes we sell, we can ensure that each package contains...

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This budding Spring Collection showcases two quilted jacket designs, two everyday favorite tops, a rainbow of tanks, and four stunning bandhani shawls. ...

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 There’s a kind of quiet geometry in bandhani. A map drawn in dots, each one a mark of patience and precision. The cloth is bound, pulled tight, and then naturally dyed—again and again—until what was once plain becomes something luminous. A sky of stars. ...

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  MAIWA WORKSHOPS ONLINE These are in-depth workshops delivered through engaging high-definition videos. Our instructors skillfully guide students accompanied by detailed notes. ...

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 HANDWOVEN SHEETSWe exist to create beautiful artisan cloth. The idea of creating handwoven naturally dyed bedding sheets to sleep under...well it sounded absolutely dreamy. ...

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 OUR SPRING CLEANING SALELast-of and Select ItemsAs we make room for what’s ahead, we’ve marked down even more pieces. You will find our clothing, artisan-made bedding, thoughtfully sourced supplies, and one-of-a-kind finds—each piece carrying the hands and stories of its makers. ...

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This Spring Collection brings you an exceptional handwoven linen cloth in our Quilted Juniper Jacket and a new pant style called the Ginkgo Pant which has a signature selvedge hem. ...

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MAIWA WORKSHOPS ONLINE These are in-depth workshops delivered through engaging high-definition videos. Our instructors skillfully guide students accompanied by detailed notes. ...

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Traditional embroidery has always had a role in the world. It has always been a visual statement of skill. It has always been an expression of beauty. It has always worked to transform a plain piece of cloth into something extraordinary. ...

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 THE PAYNTER, THE ARBOR, THE SANDA, THE CAWLEY, AND THE EDIESewing Projects for SpringCreate Your Own Wardrobe ...

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Click the button below to register in our online workshops.Students have access to workshops for three years from the date of purchase. ...

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 Registration opens on Monday April 7th at 9am (Pacific Time) ...

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 Spring Into Craft ...

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THE NATURAL DYE WORKSHOPONLINERead about your instructors Charllotte and Sophena Kwon THE NATURAL DYE WORKSHOP TRAILERWatch the Trailer HereLearn to successfully mordant cellulose and protein fibres. Work with cloth and yarns to achieve vibrant, clear colours using classic natural dyes. ...

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   The Indigo Botanical CoatNaturally Dyed - HandwovenA Maiwa piece that you'll reach for over and over again. Sewn from exquisite artisan cloth; thread dyed with natural indigo and handwoven by village artisans in India. ...

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