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Above: Bhujodi Naturally Dyed Shawl - Rann of Kachchh
50% Wild Eri Silk 50% Cotton. 36” x 87”


THE NATURAL DYE COLLECTION
BHUJODI SHAWLS

Something was going on with the weavers. When we arrived, as we do every year to visit our friends in the Vankar community—they could barely contain their excitement. We all share a love of handloom, skill, and natural dyes. We push each other to see what can be done.

This year, what could be done was an entire collection of shawls dyed naturally and woven from new yarns that the Vankars themselves had developed. We selected some. It wasn't enough. They were so beautiful, it was heartbreaking to leave any behind. We went a bit crazy, as you do when you have a handmade cloth in your hands that sings. We brought quite a few back.

Now they have arrived and we are just as excited to show them to you as the weavers were to show them to us.



SEE THE BHUJODI SHAWLS

Above: Bhujodi Naturally Dyed Shawl - Cream 
80% Cotton, 20% Wild Eri Silk  —  34” x 86”


Above: Bhujodi Naturally Dyed Shawl - Rann of Kachchh Indigo 
50% Wild Eri Silk 50% Cotton —  36” x 87”



Above: Bhujodi Naturally Dyed Shawl - Wine Silk
50% Wild Eri Silk 50% Cotton — 16” x 73”




Above: Bhujodi Naturally Dyed Shawl - Sanguine Sea
 50% Wild Tussar Silk, 50% Cotton  — 24” x 80”






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Maiwa shawls and scarves are also available at Maiwa on Granville Island 
7 days a week between 10am and 7pm

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MEET THE ARTISANS
BHUJODI WEAVERS


Meet the six brothers of the Vankar family All have received higher education and all have dedicated themselves to the family business of weaving. All six sons were trained to be master weavers by their father — who is himself a national award winner. Shamji (at the spinning wheel) and Dinesh (at the loom) have spearheaded technical innovations in blending fibres and natural dye techniques. Hard work, a love of handloom and a dedication to tradition has made them one of the most successful artisan families in Kachchh.



Below right, Dinesh works with Rabari women on spinning the local Deshi (country) wool. The Vankar and Rabari communities have worked together for generations to produce the shawls traditionally worn by Rabari men and women. Below left, Shamji prepares a warp using the impressive traditional starching brush.



A masterpiece woven by Shamji and his family was on the cover of this year's Maiwa School of Textiles Course Calendar.  This year Shamji travels to Canada to teach with us. As of this posting there are still some spaces in his workshop and lecture/event.


Dyeing and Weaving from the Kachchh Desert

Bhujodi Weaving Talk and Trunk Show

Five Artisans Exhibition



A Bhujodi weaving masterpiece. Meet Shamji in person at the events listed above.
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MAIWA
SCHOOL OF TEXTILES


2019 Fall Workshops, Lectures, & Events

See the list below for workshop spaces that have become available and follow the links to the registration site for the most comprehensive line-up of textile workshops in Vancouver.


All workshops below have openings as of this posting.


WORKSHOPS

Ajrakh Masterclass
The Stitches of India
Dyeing & Weaving from the Kachchh Desert
The Creative Studio
Traditional Bandhani Workshop 
World of Dyes: Methods & Applications
Caps, Caps, Caps
The Fedora Then & now
The Colour Workshop
Journey Into Indigo
Map Haiku
Mappa: Cartography on Cloth
Master the Screen Print
Bookbinding: The Artists Book
Bookbinding: Ancient to Modern
Creative Block Printing
Sapo Tinctoria: Soapmaking with Botanical Colours
Portrait in Cloth
The Master Hatter
Creative Rug Hooking



See the Full Workshop, Lecture & Event Listing Here


For All Your Workshop Supply Needs Visit Us At:
Maiwa Supply on Granville Island 7 days a week between 10am and 7pm
And Online at maiwa.com


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VIEW THE 2019 FALL WORKSHOPS LINE-UP


MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
The Maiwa School of Textiles is ready for our 2019 Fall registration day on Monday, June 17th beginning at 10am (PST).

Click the button below to read everything you need to know to have a successful registration day.

Hope to see you there!


VISIT OUR TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL REGISTRATION





MAIWA SUPPLY
FOR ALL YOUR WORKSHOP NEEDS


YOU SUPPLY THE CREATIVITY, WE SUPPLY THE REST

Visit us in store on Granville Island 7 days a week 10am-7pm
And online at maiwa.com

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Above: Organic cotton mull shawl created during Maiwa's World of  Dyes workshop with Natalie Grambow using Maiwa's lac extract.


MAIWA'S BLANK TEXTILES
THE BEST PLACE TO START

These are the same blank textiles that we use in the Maiwa School of Textiles. No matter what your process these blanks are a great place to start. Organic cotton, merino wool, handwoven options and pre-tied bandhani.

Larger quantities are priced at wholesale rates for artists doing production work.


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ORGANIC COTTON MULL SHAWL

Dozen — $144.00

This buttery cotton mull shawl has a beautiful hand and is a pleasure to dye. The generous size means you have a substantial shawl, scarf, wrap or sarong.  It has a clean finish with a rolled hem. Size is approx. 117cm x 210cm (46” x 82”).


 Above: Organic cotton mull shawls  using Maiwa's indigo.

Above: Organic cotton mull shawl created during Maiwa's Natural Dye Studio workshop at the Penland School of Craft in North Carolina using Maiwa's madder root and cutch extract.

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VISIT OUR COLLECTION OF BLANK TEXTILES HERE
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HAND TIED BANDHANI SHAWLS

Organic Handwoven Cotton - 1/2 dozen $144.00

hand-tied by master bandhani artisans in India in partnership with Maiwa. The ties act as a resist and creates an extraordinary texture when left to dry before removing the ties.

Cotton Shawl Size approx. 76 x 180cm (30" x 71") square.


Above: Organic handwoven cotton hand-tied bandhani shawl.

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PASHMINA AND MERINO WOOL SCARVES & SHAWLS

HANDWOVEN
IVORY OR HEATHER GREY

This incredibly soft scarf is handwoven, blended with 50% pashmina / 50% merino wool. It is both warm and lightweight. The raw fringe gives a clean finish to the shawl. Great for dyers and surface designers or they may be enjoyed simply as they are.

SCARF
 73cm x 213cm (29” x 83”)
$59.95 each
1/2 dozen — $216.00

SHAWL
100cm x 215cm (40” x 85”)
$89.95 each
1/2 dozen — $324.00


Above: Pashmina and Merino Wool Scarf in Ivory.


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BUTTERY MULBERRY SILK SCARF
1/2 dozen — $144.00

HANDWOVEN

Great for dyers, surface designers or enjoyed simply as is. This 100% mulberry silk scarf is buttery in colour and feel, handwoven by village artisans in partnership with Maiwa. The size is approximately 54cm x 212cm (21" x 84").



Above: Both Images -  Buttery Mulberry Silk Scarves.


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TUSSAR & MUGA SILK SCARF
1/2 dozen — $324.00

HANDWOVEN

Exquisite handwoven scarf made with tussar and muga silk. Looks beautiful as is and takes natural dyes very well. Perfect for a wide range of patterning techniques. Size is approximately 58cm x 194cm (23” x 76”).


Above: Tussar and Muga Silk Scarf.


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SILK HABOTAI SCARF 14" x 72"
Dozen — $152.00

HAND ROLLED HEM

This silk scarf is a high quality 8mm habotai woven with bombex silk. It has a clean finish with a hand-rollled hem that is stitched with silk thread so it will dye consistently.


Above: Silk Habotai Scarf 14" x 72".


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SILK HABOTAI SCARF 11" x 60"
Dozen — $116.00

HAND ROLLED HEM

This silk scarf is a high quality 8mm habotai woven with bombex silk. It has a clean finish with a hand-rollled hem that is stitched with silk thread so it will dye consistently.


Above: Silk Habotai Scarf 11" x 60"


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COTTON SQUARE POM POM SCARVES 
1/2 dozen — $161.00

HANDWOVEN

Fine handwoven cotton with pom poms on all 4 sides of even length. Beautiful to wear as is and a pleasure to dye with. Have fun with the square shape and dyeing the pom poms too. Size is approx. 114 x 114cm (45 x 45cm). Pom Pom length is approx. 5.5cm



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BANDANAS
50 pack — $131.50

ORGANIC COTTON

Lightweight organic cotton bandanas,
great for dyeing and surface design projects - hem sewn with cotton thread. Size approx. 53cm (21") square.


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 VISIT OUR COLLECTION OF BLANK TEXTILES HERE
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TEA TOWELS
Dozen — $108.00

ORGANIC COTTON

Tea towels in textured heavy-weight organic cotton, ready for dyes, fabric paints, silkscreens or blockprints. Hem sewn with cotton thread. Includes a loop to hang the towel. Size approx. 56cm x 84cm (22" x 33")



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 HANDKERCHIEFS
50 pack — $81.50

ORGANIC COTTON

Lightweight organic cotton handkerchiefs, great for trying ideas on cloth. Dye, stitch, print or paint - hem sewn with cotton thread. Size approx. 25.5cm (10") square.



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 VISIT OUR COLLECTION OF BLANK TEXTILES HERE
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NAPKINS
100 pack — $270.00

ORGANIC COTTON

Hemmed organic cotton napkins - great for colour and pattern. Ready for your next design project. Size approx. 48cm (19") square.



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NAPKINS
1/2 dozen — $22.50

ORGANIC COTTON

Hemmed organic cotton napkins - great for colour and pattern. Ready for your next design project. Size approx. 48cm (19") square.


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Visit Maiwa Supply on Granville Island 7 days a week between 10am and 7pm,
Maiwa East at 1310 Odlum Drive Vancouver, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Or online at maiwa.com
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