This playful yet elegant yarn is handmade by a group of women in a village in Bengal, India. The women developed this idea because they hand weave cloth and thought it would fun to incorporate sequins into their weaving process for shawls and saris.
KASHMIR LOOM PASHMINA
These blankets are handwoven by master weavers of Kashmir Loom using handspun pashmina combed from the Changra goats that live in the high altitudes of Northern India.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
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IN A SHAWL
HAND BLOCK PRINTED AJRAKH WOOL SHAWLS
Ajrakh is a traditional block printing technique. It is also one of our favourite ways to achieve pattern on cloth. 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.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
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WINTER HANDWEAVES
NATURAL DYES — DYED IN THE THREAD — HANDWOVEN
These garments are sewn from exquisite artisan cloth; naturally dyed & handwoven by village artisans in India. By dyeing the threads before weaving, there is an added depth and variance to the colour that celebrates the handcraft of the dyers and weavers who created it.
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
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Natural Dyes. Natural Colour
We use natural dyes extensively in our own production. This is the best way to know how a dye behaves and see the changes that happen from harvest to harvest. Because we use the same dyes we sell, we can ensure that each package contains the best available dyestuff.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
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NEW SHAWLS!
KASHMIR LOOM
These shawls are handwoven by master weavers of Kashmir Loom using the softest pashmina, combed from the Changra goats that live in the high altitudes of Northern India.
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
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Leatherwork from the Artisans Alliance of Jawaja. These pieces are completely hand-worked by skilled craftspeople from the stitched details to the burnished finish on the leather. Jawaja makes some of the most enduring items we have ever seen.
Thursday, January 09, 2025
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STOCK UP YOUR STUDIO
Organic Cotton Dyeable Scarves at an Incredible Price!
Our scarves and shawls are designed to be platforms for your creativity and handwork…or just simply enjoyed for their natural beauty. Finished with a rolled hem and twisted tassels, all of these scarves are 100% organic cotton, making them a dream to work with.
Tuesday, January 07, 2025
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20% Off All Workshops — Use Code maiwa20 At Checkout
MAIWA WORKSHOPS ONLINE
These are in-depth workshops delivered through engaging high-definition videos. Our instructors skillfully guide students accompanied by detailed notes.
Thursday, January 02, 2025
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