Our quilted collection grows with the addition of these pouch organizers, each one a small field of colour in itself. Layered, textural, and playful they hold the feeling of spring in full bloom.
We’ve sewn a limited collection of our Quilted Studio Bags from vintage Kantha quilts— layered cotton saris, stitched and patch-worked into something entirely new.
Traditional embroidery has always had a role in the world. It has always been a visual statement of skill. It has always been an expression of beauty. It has always worked to transform a plain piece of cloth into something extraordinary.
Traditional embroidery has always had a role in the world. It has always been a visual statement of skill. It has always been an expression of beauty. It has always worked to transform a plain piece of cloth into something extraordinary.
Nights in the desert can be cold. When the sun goes down and the heat of the day leaves the earth, everything goes quiet. The air can be chilly, but nomadic pastoralists keep themselves warm with these robust and dramatic wool blankets.
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.
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.
We've sewn a limited number of our Kantha quilts into bags. These are large cloth bags that can hold a picnic or your haul from the farmer's market. They are based on two popular Maiwa bags - the Market Bag and the Studio Bag. Sizes and location of pockets are given in the listings.
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.
We've just received a selection of new leatherwork from the Artisans Alliance of Jawaja. These pieces are completely hand-worked by skilled craftspeople — from the stitched details to the burnished finish.
Sometimes we think that cloth is the best for ... well almost everything. These bags are no exception. Embellished with running stitch, patterned with embroidery, enclosed by a drawstring, or augmented by leather details. Cloth bags from Maiwa.
This bag is the result of bringing two great artisan communities together. Leatherworkers from Central Rajasthan (The Artisans Alliance of Jawaja) 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.
The weavers of Bhujodi are known as some of the most accomplished artisans working in handloom today. They have a wide range of skills and can bring their traditional design sense to play in many formats. See, for example, this incredible selection of panel blankets, bed covers and throws.
The necessities of life — sometimes they are better contained inside something that is...well...a little more stylish. Laptops, hard drives, cables, earbuds all can be packed away into a handmade leather pouch. As we often say, these leather items age heroically. Daily use makes them take on a noble character, just like the tools these artisans use to make these items. An embroidered pouch is another option that adds colour, pattern, and stitch to your day.
A very useful bag to bring everywhere with you: generously sized linen tote showcasing a perfect square of embroidery on the front pocket. Large enough to wear over your shoulder.
For innumerable cultures, embroidery transforms a functional bag into something personal. This is true of all our embroidered bags. Each embroidery is a unique expression of the woman who made it. No two are the same.
Pack up your project bag. This generously sized tote is perfect for your market haul or your art supplies. Pair it with the Everything Pouch, a drawstring bag that features a round bottom so it can stand on its own.
Leatherwork from the Artisan's Alliance of Jawaja. Built by hand using traditional tools and techniques, these leather items represent generations of skill. Each piece is thoughtfully designed and burnished by hand.