Opera on Granville Island from Michael Sider on Vimeo. Yes - it's Christmas. And this Christmas, City Opera Vancouver did what they call an "Opera Flash" on Granville Island. Exquisite caroling in the Public Market and - about 1 min 30 seconds into this video - outside the...
Wool shawls woven in Bhujodi village, Vishram Valji Vankar in the background. HAND/EYE has done it again. This time with an entire issue dedicated to colour. We are especially proud of this issue because we were able to contribute to it. Maiwa editor, Tim McLaughlin has written an...
Friday December 9th and 16th only, Maiwa Supply will be open until 10pm. We are staying open late and offer you a seasonal enticement:mulled wine, treats, and a special coupon good for 20% off every $100 spent (before taxes) The Holidays are the perfect time for a new project.For yourself or...
These are just some of the things that have come into our warehouse space at Maiwa East. Above - marble figures salvaged from building demonlition. Each one has its own face and makes a nice heavy book-end. 49.95 each. We receive containers on a regular basis holding old...
Available online. It has been an exceptionally long, wet, monsoon in the Kutch Desert - where our Ajrakh is made. This is a good thing. As you can see on the left, the reservoir of the ancient walled-city of Bhuj is full. The desert is in bloom. People...
On our recent visit to the Kutch desert we connected with a new and powerful group of emboriderers: the Dhebariya Rabari. A tribal group with the strong, bold designs that have made the nomadic Rabari famous - now working in a mixture of embroidery and appliqué. These striking patterns...
The distinctive block and mallet used in kalamkari blockprinting. The designs of old Persiaprinted by the most skilledcraftspeople of South India The term Kalamkari is derived from "kalam" pen, and "kari" work. The original kalamkaris had fine black lines drawn with a stylus. They had exceptional depictions of...
Charllotte the auctioneer. Above, the highlight of the auction occured when Charllotte started the bidding on a handwoven, naturally dyed shawl from Shamji. This piece was a twin of the one in the Masterworks exhibition and, to judge by the fast-paced bidding, more than one person was willing to...
It was a transcendent evening indeed. Wrapture: Unstitched and Enfolded was our slow clothes fashion show. Here are some photos that highlight the evening and Charllotte's words that set the stage. Fashion is a mirror language. It allows us to speak about ourselves without talking; to reflect values,...
GET TICKETS Here is the list of lots that go on the block Saturday October 29th. But the evening is not only about fundraising for the Maiwa Foundation - it is our concluding celebration for the 2011 Textile Symposium. There will be live music from Jamie Dale &...
Last night (October 20) was the first of two lectures delivered by the quilters of Gee's Bend. Present were (l-r) Revil Mosley, China Pettway and Louisiana Bendolph. If Louisiana looks a bit sheepish, it's because it was her birthday and Revil and China (and the audience) were singing...
