2020 — Our Year of Change

Stitch work done during lockdown in India.2020OUR YEAR OF CHANGE"Disruptive" is something many entrepreneurs claim to be a good thing. That and "just in time" delivery of orders. "Zero inventory" is also thought to be an advantage for the ambitious businessperson—who can sit like a spider in a...

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A Few of Our Favourite Reads

 BOOKS THAT INSPIRE USNATURAL DYES, TEXTILES, PATTERN DRAFTING, PRINTING & MOREThere is nothing quite as comforting as a good book. We know this to be true — and so we have selected some highly recommended new releases and also some of our all time favourites. Open the cover...

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Our Wishes to Friends, Family, and Community

 OUR WISHES TO YOUIt has been an unusual year. At times it has filled us with a great uncertainty. It is true that everything has changed. We have been challenged in ways that we never could have imagined.This year, more than in any other year, we have felt...

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Maiwa Jewellery – Silver and Stone

 SEE ALL JEWELLERYOver many years, Maiwa has travelled the world researching textile processes and the cultures that support them. During this time we have also encountered cultures with a long history of unsurpassed skill in working precious metals. Maiwa seeks out traditional items, such as amulets, broaches, turquoise, lapis...

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New Handwoven Textiles from Nagaland – Distinctive Weaves

WEAVINGS FROM NAGALANDThese weavings are from Nagaland in North East India. Nagaland is a mountainous state bordered by the Indian state of Assam and the country of Myanmar.  It is home to 16 hill tribes who weave their distinctive patterns and motifs on back-strap looms.  These are contemporary tribal...

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Contain Yourself – The Market Bag and More

THE MARKET BAGMade from our favourite heavyweight organic cotton, this  generously sized tote is perfect for a trip to the market where it can accommodate your fresh fruit, cheese, baguettes and maybe a nice bottle of wine. It could also carry a change of clothes or your favourite...

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The Famous Shimoga Shirt is Back! – And Maiwa is Featured in NUVO Magazine

THE SHIMOGA SHIRTNEW FABRICSThis Maiwa piece is the perfect oversized shirt. The versatility of wearing it open or closed makes it a Maiwa favourite and a great layering piece. The Shimoga Shirt stays true to what we believe about timeless sustainable design; it's easily worn year round.See All...

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Registration is Open! A Whole New Way of Learning: Maiwa School of Textiles

 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!Click below to enrol in our online workshops.maiwa.teachable.comLearn to successfully mordant cellulose and protein fibres. Work with cloth and yarns to achieve vibrant, clear colours using classic natural dyes.In this workshop students will make over 18 separate dye-baths on a variety of fibre types (including wool,...

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Registration Opens This Monday! Maiwa Workshops Online

REGISTRATIONIS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!Registration opens on Monday, December 7th at 10am (Pacific Time)Maiwa Workshops OnlineThese are in-depth workshops delivered through engaging high-definition videos. Our Instructors skillfully guide students accompanied by detailed notes and student Q&A sections. At the end of each workshop students may participate in an...

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