30% OFF - All Artisan Leather – Handmade leather items from the Artisan's Alliance of Jawaja
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.
This bag is the result of bringing two great artisan communities together. Leatherworkers from Central Rajasthan (Jawaja leatherworkers) 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 create beautiful, exceptional pieces.
Jawaja makes some of the most enduring items we have ever seen. Time adds subtlety, deepens personality, and bestows a heroic character on Jawaja leatherwork. We'd like to show you some of the bags and pouches that have seen years of use. These items wear well - and only get better with age.
THE ARTISAN'S ALLIANCE OF JAWAJA
Maiwa has worked closely with the Artisan's Alliance of Jawaja for over twenty years. We have worked on product development and collaborations with other artisans.
THE WEAVERS OF BHUJODI
Maiwa has been working with the sons and especially Master Weaver Shamji Vankar (pictured above at the loom) for many years. Their work was featured in our weaving documentary: Tana Bana: Wisdom of the Loom (released in 2005). In 2011, Shamji Vankar participated in the Maiwa Masterclass held in Bengal. It was in response to the vital exchange of natural dye knowledge that the Vankar family pushed for natural dye use. Today the family have gone beyond their traditional colours and have expanded to a entirely new range of natural colours which they dye themselves.
To our U.S. customers – don't forget that the exchange rate works in your favour, it's like an extra discount.
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