How to Dress for Summer

by - Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Shown: Tuareg Dress - Cream & Black Dot with Jamdani Motif Cotton Scarf.

Heading to a summer market? Into the garden? Spending time on the water? Chase the light this summer with Maiwa's incredible collection of ikats and block printed cottons. Lightweight and liveable, styles that work for all events, day or night.




BLOCK PRINT
TRADITIONALLY BLOCK PRINTED WITH NATURAL DYES

India's block print traditions go back thousands of years. From simple patterns to elaborate designs — all block printing is done with hand-carved wooden printing blocks. The printer's studio is a rhythmic place as blocks are pressed onto fabric and then thump!  the printer hits the block to make an impression.

Shown: Asana Dress - Indigo Polka Dot and Tuareg Dress - Indigo Vine

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Shown:  Pondicherry Top - Leaf and Solal Dress - Venetian Red



IKAT
DYERS AND WEAVERS CREATING PATTERN TOGETHER

The patterning of an ikat is the result of resist dyeing the threads before weaving. If the final pattern has more than one colour, the threads will need to be retied for each colour. With weft ikat the weaver will make small adjustments with each throw of the shuttle to keep the pattern in alignment. Ikat patterns are the distinctive mark of handloom.


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Shown: Ikat Bandra Dress - Black with Triangles and Ikat Bandra Dress - White with Dots
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Shown:  Ikat Shimoga Shirt - White Grid and Ikat Shimoga Shirt - Black with Triangles
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Shown:  Ikat Kimono Coat - Ivory Tulip and Ikat Solal Skirt - Black 


MAIWA
PASSIONATE ABOUT CLOTH


Maiwa has been working with artisans in India for almost thirty years. Our clothing is all about the artistry and passion that goes into each and every piece of cloth. We are bringing out the essence of technique and the joy of making. Our cloth is different. Our clothes are different. Try one on and we think you'll understand what we mean.


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