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Any day of the year, really, is the right day for a shawl. We find comfort in cloth, held next to our skin, wrapped around us. Under a coat or over your shoulders, a shawl is so simple - a rectangle of cloth - yet it is the very idea of comfort.

These shawls are magnificent creations best kept close. And they are as versatile as they are beautiful — wrapped around you to stay warm, or even spread on a bed or sofa;  a showcase of pattern and thread.


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SEE ALL SHAWLS & SCARVES


To our U.S. customers – don't forget that the exchange rate works in your favour, it's like an extra discount.

Tuesday, October 03, 2023 No comments

 

HAND BLOCK PRINTED BEDDING 
NATURAL DYES ON ORGANIC COTTON

AJRAKH
HAND BLOCK PRINTED BEDDING

Ajrakh is a traditional block printing technique practiced by artisans living in India's Kachchh Desert. For centuries, wooden blocks have been used to print eloquent geometric patterns on cotton. These patterns are timeless, revealing a remarkable play between figure and line. All our bedding is hand printed with natural dyes on organic cotton. 

The printing blocks are hand-carved from hardwood. These are used in a complex printing process that can involve up to thirty distinct steps. The many processes of scouring, washing, printing with mordants, dyeing, washing, printing with resists, dyeing, washing, printing with dyes, and final washing can take up to three weeks to complete. Much of the beauty and depth of Ajrakh cloth comes from the intricacy of the imprint and the presence of the hand of the artisan.

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MAIWA'S BOOKS
CURL UP WITH A GOOD BOOK


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Our collection of hand block-printed Bandanas are all 100% organic cotton.  Dyed with natural plant indigo and other natural dyes.

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THE AJRAKH ARTISANS


In this short clip Jabbar Khatri carefully places wooden printing blocks to create a geometric design. Read more about the ajrakh artisans here.



To our U.S. customers – don't forget that the exchange rate works in your favour, it's like an extra discount.
Thursday, September 28, 2023 No comments

Dyed with Maiwa's Natural Dyes



ORGANIC COTTON
CANVAS TOTE BAG
25% OFF

Blank organic cotton canvas tote bags - great for dyeing and surface design projects. All stitching is done with cotton thread making them perfect for dyeing with indigo and other natural dyes.

Until October 10th, 2023 or while supplies last.

Single Canvas Tote

12 Pack Canvas Totes

See All Of Our Blanks





Setacolor — in sale-priced sets of five.
It's so easy to get started.

Shown: A sampling of sets - Setacolor Opaque, Setacolor Transparent, SetacolorShimmer

See All Fabric Paints


Shown: A sampling of sets - 250 ml Setacolor Transparent


Shown: A sampling of sets - Gutta, Setaskrib


SETACOLOR FABRIC PAINT
TUTORIAL

3 Projects to bring a little colour into your day. Painting a canvas bag, carve and print with your own block, and the magic of abstract colour.


See The Tutorial here


MAKE YOUR OWN FLOOR CLOTH!

WITH SETACOLOR & MAIWA'S CANVAS YARDAGE
Make your own floor cloth, table sheet, or wall art.


See Our Canvas Yardage Perfect For Floor Cloths





Maiwa's relationship with traditional printing methods on textiles keeps an entire community of block carvers working. We also commission hand carved wood blocks and brass blocks to sell in our stores. So that all artisans can experience the wonder of working with these magnificent blocks on textiles, in clay and beyond.

Some blocks are designed by us, but most are designed by the very clever geometric imaginations of the carvers themselves.

It is not necessary to print with these blocks to appreciate how beautiful they are. They work as extraordinary objects to inspire you each time you see them.

See All Wooden Blocks



Maiwa searches the world to find beautiful, organic cloth for our shop. Our blanks are designed to be platforms for your creativity and handwork… or just simply enjoyed for their natural beauty.  All made of 100% natural fibres, most are handwoven and organic certified and many are woven with hand-spun thread making them a dream to work with. We are always adding to this collection.

View the Journeywoman Collection, a collaboration between India Flint and Charllotte Kwon of Maiwa.

See All Of Our Blanks

Shown: Mulberry Silk Bandanas - Single, 6 Pack, 12 Pack

Shown: Journeywoman - Love of Linen - 5 Piece

See All Dyeable Clothing

Shown: Linen Shawl Bundle

See All Dyeable Shawls & Scarves

Shown: Cotton Kitchen Starter Bundle

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To our U.S. customers – don't forget that the exchange rate works in your favour, it's like an extra discount.
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 No comments
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