Summer has always been a season that suits handwoven cloth.
We love taking our dye projects outside in the summer months!
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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Summer is a season we do very well! Our linen & cotton handweaves, flowing silks and bold block prints are a pleasure to wear — all natural fibres close to the skin.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
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EXTRAORDINARY WORKS OF
EMBROIDERY & APPLIQUÉ
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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There are few cloths as enduring as gingham. Woven from simple checks, it has crossed generations, seasons, and continents without ever feeling out of place. It is practical, joyful, and timeless.
Thursday, July 09, 2026
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A PATCHWORK HISTORY OF RURAL LIFE
THERE IS ONLY ONE OF EACH QUILT
Fields of colour, a familiar favourite cloth patched into place, a play of fabric.
Tuesday, July 07, 2026
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SUMMER CRAFTING
KITS - EMBROIDERY - FELTING - SEWING - MENDING
You Supply the creativity, we supply the rest.
Thursday, July 02, 2026
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Leatherwork from the Artisans Alliance of Jawaja. These pieces are completely hand-worked by skilled craftspeople from the stitched details to the burnished finish on the leather. Jawaja makes some of the most enduring items we have ever seen.
Time adds subtlety, deepens personality, and bestows a heroic character on Jawaja leatherwork. These items wear well - and only get better with age.
NEW ARRIVAL!
THE LEATHER TULIP BAG
The Leather Tulip Bag brings a touch of elegance to everyday carrying. Its gently curved silhouette is inspired by the graceful shape of a tulip in bloom. Spacious enough for daily essentials yet refined in appearance, it moves effortlessly from workdays to weekends. With its timeless design, comfortable shoulder straps, and beautiful natural patina that develops with use, the Tulip is a bag you'll reach for season after season.
Maiwa has worked closely with the Artisan's Alliance of Jawaja for over twenty years. We have worked on product development and collaborations with other artisans.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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In the peak of summer, as the sun illuminates our gardens, and the warm breeze flows through our homes, it's the perfect time to relax into effortless airy handwoven cloth.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
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KAKISHIBU
A TANNIN-RICH DYE EXTRACT
OF THE JAPANESE PERSIMMON FRUIT
Kakishibu has a rich cultural heritage that dates back centuries in ancient Japan. This natural dye, derived from fermented unripe persimmon fruit, holds a special place in Japanese traditional crafts of textiles, paper and woodwork. Renowned for its rich amber colour, durability, and eco-friendly properties, kakishibu continues to captivate artisans.
The dyeing process involves first extracting tannins from the unripe fruit of the kaki (persimmon) tree, specifically the astringent variety known as ‘shibu’. The fruits are collected, peeled, and left to ferment in water for several months to several years. The process of fermentation allows for the release of tannic acid, which gives kakishibu its distinct characteristics.
Kakishibu on textiles has been used for centuries. The dye can be applied through various techniques, including direct application, stencil dyeing, and immersion dyeing. The result is not only a stunning colour but imbues natural fibres with enhanced durability, water repellency, and resistance to insects.
Kakishibu is used extensively in traditional Japanese fine woodworking. Wood artisans use the dye to protect and beautify a variety of wooden objects such as furniture, flooring, and tools. The tannins in kakishibu act as a natural wood preservative and offer protection against insects, fungi, and moisture. The dye enhances the natural beauty of wood by deepening its colour and creating a rich, aged, weathered appearance.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
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A Collection made for nesting, dreaming, and laying in the sunshine.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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Printed by hand in the sun drenched Kachchh desert — using carved wooden blocks, natural dyes, resists and mordants.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
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