Pushing the Limits of Block Printing with Natural Dyes — The Famous Mumbai Block Print Shawls

PUSHING THE LIMITS OF BLOCK PRINTINGNothing can match an artisan's dedication to tradition.So it is both a surprise and an inspiration to see hand carved wooden blocks being used in new ways to deliver colour on cloth. ...

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Maiwa Yardage - Block Printed By Hand — The same fabric we use in our clothing – available to you!

 YARDAGEPatterned with Stitch Resist and Running StitchWe are happy to offer the finest artisan cloth for your projects. In this hand-stitched yardage you can feel a creative flow running through the cloth. This is the perfect starting point for everything from cushion covers to clothing.  ...

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Natural Dyes - Natural Colour — Maiwa's Natural Dyes

 Get In Touch With Your MaterialsNatural Dyes. Natural Colour ...

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A Perfect Pairing - Maiwa Clothing and Jewellery — Harmony in making

A PERFECT PAIRINGWe are pleased to combine our favourite pieces of clothing with a few stunning pieces of jewellery. It's why we say ...Harmony in making — Maiwa clothing. ...

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Maiwa Yardage - Block Printed By Hand — The same fabric we use in our clothing – available to you!

ORGANIC COTTONBLOCK PRINTED BY HANDWe work with this fabric so much that we sometimes have to remind ourselves that it is all printed with natural dyes by artisans using a set of hand-carved wooden blocks. ...

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New Bedding — Kalamkari Block Prints — Natural Dyes on 100% Organic Cotton

NEW PATTERNS HAVE ARRIVED!THE KALAMKARI BLOCK PRINTFrom India's Coromandel Coast, come the fabled kalamkari block prints. After centuries, the designs still harken back to their Persian origins.  ...

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Books that Can Change Your Life — Rare Books on Textiles, Craft & Culture

INSPIRED READINGTEXTILES, PATTERN DRAFTING, PRINTING & MORELimited QuantitiesWe are constantly sourcing certain titles from India and the rest of the world. We've dedicated ourselves to keeping these rare titles available.  ...

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The Subtle Language of Adornment: Maiwa Jewellery –Timeless Pieces.

The Subtle Language of AdornmentThe feeling we get when we encounter a beautiful textile is often similar to the feeling we get when we see a piece of jewellery. A sense of wonder, a little intake of breath, and the feeling that the piece is subtle. It is...

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