20% Off – Treasures From the Desert — Embroidered Bags & Dolls
All Embroidered Bags & Dolls
LIKE STITCHED JEWELLERY...
Traditional embroiderers know the genius of sparkle and colour. They can embellish any cloth with only a needle, thread, and imagination. They are brilliant craftspeople who carry artisan stitch-traditions into the future. Now you can carry the these traditions with you.
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.
Maiwa has collaborated with tribal embroiderers to bring the most skillful work into being. These all have one thing in common. They were designed to showcase needlework in a way that can be used on a daily basis.
Sale runs until December 29th
DOLLS FROM THE DESERT
Each doll is unique, representing the style, personality and characteristics of the embroiderer though adornment and jewelry. The ornate beaded nose ring is a "bulee," a gold nose ring worn by the Jat women and the dress reflects local traditional dress of the Kutch region.
BEAUTIFUL BELLS
Forged with simple hand tools. Fired in a kiln. Individually tuned until the bell maker is satisfied that the tone is clear and true. These bells are what turn a flock of sheep into an orchestra. Ranging in size from only an inch to almost a foot high all the bells, regardless of size, give a music that comes directly from the heart of the Indian desert.
These handmade bells are the perfect accent to your decorations or displays. We use them everywhere we can.
THE EMBROIDERERS OF KACHCHH
The proud stitch-heritage of the Kachchh region shows in every thread of these embroideries. Many ethnic groups are famous for their needlework: Dhebaria and Kutchi Rabari, Dhanetah Jats, Sodha Rajputs, and Mutwa. Each group has a traditional repertoire of figure and motif. These embroideries bring the richness of desert cultures into your hands — heirlooms for the future.
THE BELL MAKERS OF KACHCHH.
Craftspeople use a stake anvil buried in the sand. With hammers and snips they fashion sheet metal into the desired form. Once the bell is shaped it is dipped into a mixture of flux, brass and copper filings. The entire bell is then covered with a clay coating to keep the finish in place while being fired.
To our U.S. customers – don't forget that the exchange rate works in your favour, it's like an extra discount.
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