New Maiwa Clothing — Winter Handweaves — The Heart of Artisan Cloth
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.
We have been making slow clothes for close to forty years. For us, this means opening up the process to include hand spinners, hand weavers, natural dyers, block printers, embroiderers ... all the artisans who are left behind in the rush to mass produce clothing.
The art of handweaving in Bengal is ancient and yet is alive in its villages. It is still possible to walk the length of a village road and hear the flying shuttles of handlooms as you pass each and every dwelling. But without a market that can appreciate the skill and genius of it’s cloth these communities will quickly disappear as India modernizes and weaver’s seek work in construction, or migrate to the cities.
Maiwa is deeply involved in working with village artisans and often commissions unusual fabrics which can be made in no other way. These cloths are incorporated into our clothing, shawls and bedding.
We also collaborate with artisans to design shawls and scarves. These are a welcome challenge to the weavers and provide some of our most spectacular pieces.
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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