HANDWOVEN, NATURALLY DYED YARDAGEFROM BENGALWe've spent years developing this handwoven fabric. We encouraged the famously talented Bengal weavers to return to natural dyes. They accepted the challenge - combining dyeing skills with their hereditary talents in transforming thread into cloth. ...
40% offBENGAL SHAWLSWe've made it just a little easier to give someone special a masterpiece on May 8th. These shawls are a celebration of thread, pattern, and colour. They are exemplars of the weaver's art. Some exhibit the signature jamdani technique of Bengal, worked in large spectacular patterns....
Like Stitched Jewelry ...They know the genius of sparkle and colour. They can embellish any cloth with only a needle, thread, and imagination. They are brilliant craftspeople who carry artisan stitch-traditions into the future. ...
Caitlin ffrenchThese images of Maiwa’s earth pigments come from Canadian artist Caitlin Ffrench. Caitlin works deeply with the idea of place and hand-made colour. She is an accomplished paint maker (and dyer) who has the ability to coax subtle hues from the earth. She is usually working with wildcrafted...
BLOCK PRINTED BANDANASNatural dye on organic cotton; printed using hand-placed wooden blocks in the traditional method. Each piece is a square of crafted brilliance. These naturally dyed bandanas have many different uses: wear them around your neck or tied in your hair; they make the most colourful bundles,...
MAIWA WORKSHOPS ONLINE These 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 May but students are free...
JUST ARRIVED!NEW TABLECLOTHSWe call them tablecloths — but they are so much more. You can take them anywhere, and anywhere you put one down it will create a sense of place. ...
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!Click the button below to register in our online workshops.maiwa.teachable.comIf you could paint with natural dyes— imagine what you could do.See natural dyes in a whole new way. Join us as we unlock the secrets of how to place mordants and dyes exactly where you want...
Registration opens on Monday April 4th at 9am (Pacific Time)At 9am on Monday you will see the registration buttons appear on each course page.(You may need to refresh your browser window to see the button) 5 MAIWA WORKSHOPS ONLINE These are in-depth workshops delivered through engaging high-definition videos. Our Instructors...
