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UNTIL OCTOBER 14th

HANDWOVEN UNDERFOOT

The deshi wool of the desert regions of Rajasthan makes for durable and long-lasting carpets. The wool is naturally black, cream or white, creating a harmonious palette that works anywhere. To this palette the weavers of Jawaja add accented colour that give their work a contemporary feeling. The Jawaja artisans weave on extra-wide handlooms to create these stunning flatweaves. They feature simple, bold designs and are fine examples of the weaver's art.

The Artisan's Alliance of Jawaja (AAJ) is a rural cooperative located in Rajasthan, India. AAJ members are leatherworkers and carpet weavers.

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In Jawaja, weaving is an art that involves the entire family. From bobbin winding to loom dressing, both men and women dedicate themselves to learning the tasks needed for the production of these robust carpets.

In contrast to many other types of carpet, Jawaja flatweaves are designed for everyday use. Starting with a cotton warp, local wools are intertwined into a tight weft-face. They are often constructed in bold, simple, geometric patterns that bring a measure of colour and light to the rooms that they adorn.



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DRESS YOURSELF
IN PATTERN AND COLOUR


Now 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 are versatile and creative, all with the exquisite, buttery hand of Maiwa's favourite fabric — Linen.


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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 this scale may take many months to complete, as the women do not embroider as a full time occupation. Rather, this embroidery is done among other family tasks, or while visiting in groups with other embroiderers.

We have chosen to hold this exhibit in our online store, where you can easily browse through the embroideries and also see additional photos and high-resolution images.


25 NEW ONE OF A KIND EXHIBIT PIECES

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THE NOMADIC RABARI SHAWL
SILK / COTTON

These shawls begin with wool from the sheep of Rabari herders. The wool is spun by Rabari elders and then woven by weavers of the Vankar community of Bhujodi. Once woven, it is passed to another group of women who do the bandhani resist ties. The shawl is dyed and the ties removed before it is passed on again back to the Rabari embroiderers who add the final embellishment. More than just a shawl — each piece is a testament to the genius, skill and co-operation of communities living in the Kachchh Desert of western India.

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THE EMBROIDERERS OF KACHCHH

The proud stitch-heritage of the Kachchh region shows in every thread of these embroideries. Many ethnic groups are famous for their needlework: Dhebaria and Kutchi Rabari, Dhanetah Jats, Sodha Rajputs, and Mutwa. Each group has a traditional repertoire of figure and motif. These embroideries bring the richness of desert cultures into your hands — heirlooms for the future.

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BOOKS WE'VE WRITTEN


Textiles of the Banjara - Cloth and Culture of a Wandering Tribe
Through the Eye of a Needle - Stories From an Indian Desert

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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 the dye. Artisans work with precision as they slowly pattern the entire cloth - a lengthy process with an exquisite outcome.  These are pointallist masterpieces worked in silk. 

Maiwa works directly with bandhani artisans working in the Kutch Desert of Gujarat, India.

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