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The Incredible Art of Bandhani — Shaped Resist — Textured Cloth

ABOUT BANDHANIThe design on these Bandhani shawls is the result of thousands of tiny knots tied on the cloth before it is dyed. After dyeing, the cloth retains a memory of the resist thread - it takes on a sculptural form unlike anything else. ...

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Two of our Most Popular Workshops - Print & Paint with Natural Dyes and Journey Into Indigo — Registration Opens April 7th at 9am Pacific Time

PRINT & PAINT WITH NATURAL DYESONLINEWITH SOPHENA KWON & DANIELLE BUSHRead about your instructors Sophena Kwon and ...

30% Off! Embroidered Bags — Can I Carry That for You?

 These embroideries bring the richness of desert cultures into your hands — heirlooms for the future. ... Continue ...

New Ajrakh – Ready for Spring

 Light and bright and ready for Spring – a colourful offering of Ajrakh block printed shawls.Ajrakh is the name of a ...

20% OFF Everything – MAIWA SITE-WIDE SALE — 20% Off Everything Online and In-Store

A rare chance to get 20% off everything site-wide. Need to stock your studio? Had your eye on one of our amazing ...

SALE! The Caravan Blanket & Caravan Bag — Weavers & Leatherworkers Collaborating Through Maiwa

CARAVAN BLANKETS30% OFFNights in the desert can be cold. When the sun goes down and the heat of the day leaves the ...

Maiwa's Natural Dye Kits — Endless Possibilities

 Maiwa Kits. Everything collected in one box. ... Continue ...

A Travelling Stitch — Quilts for a Lifetime

 The most simple of things — a thread — makes everything possible ...  ... Continue ...

The Quilted Collection — Maiwa Clothing — Art of Warmth

ART OF WARMTHWe created these pieces with the desire to wear handwoven cloth all year round.  We’ve layered handloom ...

Maiwa's Dyeable Shimoga Shirt — The Perfect Layer

THE SHIMOGA SHIRTThis Maiwa piece is the perfect oversized shirt. The versatility of wearing it open or closed makes ...

At Home With Maiwa — Comfort Everywhere

Bring craftsmanship into the heart of your home.  Step into a world where tradition and artistry shape the ...

Precious Cargo – Shawls, Silver, Craft — Timeless Pieces

Timeless tradition meets modern grace - the beauty of heritage re-imagined.The subtle language of adornment is the ...

NEW! - Sequin Yarn — Add a Little Sparkle

This playful yet elegant yarn is handmade by a group of women in a village in Bengal, India. The women developed this ...

NEW! Maiwa Pashmina Blankets — From Kashmir Loom

 KASHMIR LOOM PASHMINAThese blankets are handwoven by master weavers of Kashmir Loom using handspun pashmina combed ...

The Beauty That is Ajrakh — In a Shawl — Natural Dyes on Organic Cotton — The Best of Artisan Cloth

 IN A SHAWLHAND BLOCK PRINTED AJRAKH WOOL SHAWLS Ajrakh is a traditional block printing technique. It is also one of ...

New Maiwa Clothing — Winter Handweaves — The Heart of Artisan Cloth

WINTER HANDWEAVESNATURAL DYES — DYED IN THE THREAD — HANDWOVENThese garments are sewn from exquisite artisan cloth ...

Natural Dyes - Natural Colour — Maiwa's Natural Dyes

Natural Dyes. Natural ColourWe use natural dyes extensively in our own production. This is the best way to know how a ...

NEW! Maiwa Shawls – Pashmina — From Kashmir Loom

NEW SHAWLS!KASHMIR LOOMThese shawls are handwoven by master weavers of Kashmir Loom using the softest pashmina, combed ...

Newly Arrived! Handmade Leather Bags from the Artisan's Alliance of Jawaja — Handworked Artistry

 Leatherwork from the Artisans Alliance of Jawaja. These pieces are completely hand-worked by skilled craftspeople ...

On Sale! - Selected Mixed Weave Scarves — Our Favourite Dyeable Scarves

 STOCK UP YOUR STUDIOOrganic Cotton Dyeable Scarves at an Incredible Price!Our scarves and shawls are designed to be ...

Last Chance Before Registration Closes! 20% Off All Workshops Celebrating 20 Years — Maiwa School of Textiles - Online Workshops

 20% Off All Workshops — Use Code maiwa20 At CheckoutMAIWA WORKSHOPS ONLINE These are in-depth workshops delivered ...