UNTIL OCTOBER 14thHANDWOVEN UNDERFOOT ...
DRESS YOURSELFIN PATTERN AND COLOURNow is the season of layered cloth. A time to revel in the pleasure of sumptuous layers of linen — patterned with block prints, or bandhani tied resist, or the solid shades of natural dyes, or the pure beauty of undyed cloth. These dresses...
As part of our commitment to encouraging exceptional needlework we commission large format embroideries. For many ambitious stitchers, these works give the necessary breadth to express themselves. A single woman designs the play of motifs, the border elements, the colour palette and they set to work. Embroideries of...
Tied resist is a traditional patterning technique that has been practiced in India for centuries. The Sanskrit origins of “Bandhani” also give us the term "bandana". Each dot is the result of creating a tiny peak in the cloth, and then tightly wrapping thread around the peak to resist...
FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER!Leatherwork from the Artisans Alliance of Jawaja. These pieces are completely hand-worked by skilled craftspeople — from the stitched details to the burnished finish. ...
AJRAKH PROCESS BOOK & FOUR BLOCK SET ...
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 optional Zoom meeting. Workshops commence in October but students are free...
This bag is the result of bringing two great artisan communities together. Leatherworkers from Central Rajasthan (The Artisans Alliance of Jawaja) and weavers from the western Kachchh Desert (Vankar weavers of Bhujodi). This is more than just a bag, it is an example of artisans working together to...
