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STITCH RESIST ORGANIC COTTON
LIMITED RUN

These undulating patterns are created by hand-tied stitch-resist. Threads are passed through the length of the cloth and then pulled taut, or small gathers are wrapped tightly in threads. In both cases the tension creates a resist that patterns the cloth when it is dyed.

Natural indigo is the dye of choice for stitch resist. These pieces have been in and out of the dye pot several times. Once the desired depth of shade is achieved, the piece is unbound and the living pattern is revealed. The result is deep, rich play of indigo on cloth.

These fabrics are handstitched by the bandhani artisans of Bagru, a group that lives and works alongside the dabu block printers. The time invested in the stitch resist technique means that these remarkable cloths are only available in limited runs.

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BLOCK PRINTED ORGANIC COTTON

Maiwa has worked with block printed fabric for over 30 years. The cloth has been hand block printed with natural indigo by skilled "Dabu" block printers in Rajasthan, India. Light to medium weight fabric is perfect for garments and quilting. 
The technique used in this cloth is a mud-resist known as “Dabu.” A cold-water resist, Dabu is particularly effective for blocking out areas during an indigo bath. The character of Dabu and the wooden blocks used to apply it, go together to create the distinctive patterns known as “Dabu” prints.

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These wooden blocks are carved by the same artisans who make the printing blocks used by Dabu printers. Pieces of hardwood are meticulously chiseled by the block carvers using hand tools. They may be used to print fabric or paper, or can be placed on a shelf - a marvel of human ingenuity.











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Read More About the Dabu Block Printers Here




To our U.S. customers – don't forget that the exchange rate works in your favour, it's like an extra discount.


Thursday, February 25, 2021 No comments



MAIWA'S BLANK TEXTLES
PERFECT FOR DYEING


As dyers ourselves, we know that it can be difficult to find quality goods to put in your dye pot. If you are going to invest your creative energy — you want your project to sing. So we've collected the best natural fabrics for you. They are available on their own, or in collections that make it easy to get started.

We've also built some new kits for reds: for animal fibres, for plant fibres, and a special limited edition kit for both. 

See All of Our Blank Bundles

See All of Our Blanks



Shown Top: The Maiwa Market Apron undyed on the left, and on the right first mordanted with 10% WOF Ground Gallnut, followed with 8% Alum Acetate and then dyed with 30% WOF Marigold.

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See all Dyeable Aprons


THE ORGANIC COTTON STARTER BUNDLE


THE LOVE OF LINEN BUNDLE


THE WILD SILK HANDWEAVES BUNDLE


THE COTTON KITCHEN STARTER BUNDLE



SHADES OF RED FOR SILK & WOOL
NATURAL DYE KIT FOR (PROTEIN FIBRES)

See the Shades of Red Kit – (Protein) Here


SHADES OF RED FOR COTTON & LINEN
NATURAL DYE KIT FOR (CELLULOSE FIBRES)

See the Shades of Red Kit – (Cellulose) Here


WORLD OF REDS KIT
NATURAL DYE KIT – LIMITED EDITION
FOR CELLULOSE AND PROTEIN FIBRES

See the World of Reds Kit Here


12 PACK TEA TOWELS
See Tea Towels – All Quantities


50 PACK BANDANAS
See Bandanas – All Quantities


50 PACK HANDKERCHIEFS
See Handkerchiefs – All Quantities




Tuesday, February 23, 2021 No comments

TANNINS
Like mordants, tannins are often underestimated or even overlooked. In combination with natural dyes they give incredible colours – and several are amazing on their own. Tannins are key to the mordant process for plant fibres – giving strong fast colours. Tannins are so wonderful we wanted to introduce you to our favourites.

See All Tannins Here

See All Natural Dyes Here

See All Additives Here

For a thorough introduction to natural dyes including procedures, tannins, mordants, and recipes, see our "Maiwa Guide to Natural Dyes" at naturaldyes.ca.

 

Tannins can be clear or they can add colour to the fibre, and this is an important consideration when selecting a tannin. Experiment with different tannins and find the one that works best for the colours you like.

Clear Tannins
“Gallic”– Gallnut, Tara, some Sumacs

Yellow Tannins
“Ellagic”– Myrobalan, Pomegranate, Black Oak, Fustic

Red-Brown Tannins
“Catechic”– Cutch, Mimosa, Quebracho, Tea leaves, and some Sumacs.



See All of Maiwa's Tannins Here



SOME TANNINS AT WORK



See Maiwa's Pomegranate Here


See Maiwa's Gallnut Here


See Maiwa's Myrobalan Here


See Maiwa's Cutch Here


TANNIN, IRON, & SCARF KIT


A kit to make grey naturally.  Myrobolan is a tannin rich dye that reacts with ferrous sulfate to create a neutral grey. You can get different shades of grey by using anywhere between 0.5% WOF to 4% WOF ferrous sulfate.

See the Tannin Iron Scarf Kit Here


TANNIN IRON EXPLORATION KIT


This kit lets you dive into the world of grey. Myrobolan, pomegranate & gallnut are all rich in tannin that reacts with ferrous sulfate to create a variety of different greys. In the photo you can see (from left to right) that gallnut gives a purplish-grey, myrobolan gives a neutral stone-grey and pomegranate gives a greenish-grey. You can get different depths of grey by using anywhere between 0.5% WOF to 4% WOF ferrous sulfate.

See the Exploration Kit Here


TANNINS IN OUR CLOTHING






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This journal has been an idea of ours for a long time. It is a little like a combination of a travel journal and a natural dye journal. It is the journal we have always wanted.

See the Natural Dye Journal Here



To our U.S. customers – don't forget that the exchange rate works in your favour, it's like an extra discount.

Friday, February 19, 2021 No comments
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