Maiwa Kits. Everything collected in one box.
It's 2024 ...
2024 is fresh and bright. It's a new year, filled with potential. This is the time of year when we like to sit down and block out some time for projects and creative work. No matter what your preferred technique - we've got what you need to get started.
Tuesday, January 02, 2024
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Maiwa Kits. Everything collected in one box. Our kits are a small gathering of everything you need to focus on the mysterious and magical process of working with tannins and iron.
Grey's are complex when they are made with natural dyes. Tannin and iron combine on cloth to create delicate, nuanced shades. Together they speak about slate, pensive skies, and a darkness that still contains light.
For a thorough introduction to natural dyes including procedures, tannins, mordants, and recipes, see our "Maiwa Guide to Natural Dyes" at naturaldyes.ca.
TANNIN, IRON, & SCARF KIT
TANNINS AT WORK
Myrobolan is a tannin rich dye that reacts with ferrous sulfate to create a neutral grey. You can get different shades of grey by using anywhere between 0.5% WOF to 4% WOF ferrous sulfate. Curious about "WOF"? We've got a free tutorial on it here (courtesy the Maiwa School of Textiles).
Gallnut gives a beautiful purplish-grey. You can get different depths of grey by using between 0.5% WOF to 4% WOF ferrous sulfate. Still curious about "WOF"? We have more information in our text-based instructions over at naturaldyes.ca.
Pomegranate gives a greenish-grey. You can get different depths of grey by using between 0.5% WOF to 4% WOF ferrous sulfate.
THE SHAPED RESIST KIT
Our shaped resist kit is for simple shibori and itajime techniques. Comes with 40 wooden tongue depressors and 60 small elastic bands.
This journal has been an idea of ours for a long time. It is a little like a combination of a travel journal and a natural dye journal. It is the journal we have always wanted.
To our U.S. customers – don't forget that the exchange rate works in your favour, it's like an extra discount.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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NATURAL REDS
Where does red come from? For thousands of years it came from nature. The ability to coax an intense red from nature and have it live a long and happy life on cloth was a rare skill that was richly rewarded. Today, people all over the world are discovering the pleasures of working with natural dyes. Let us introduce you to a few of our favourite reds.
WORLD OF REDS
NATURAL DYE KIT
Maiwa’s World of Reds Kit includes everything you need to discover the beautiful range of natural dye reds on all natural fibres - protein and cellulose. With this limited edition kit you can create many shades of reds, pinks, and even purples.
For a thorough introduction to natural dyes including procedures, mordants, and recipes, see our "Maiwa Guide to Natural Dyes" at naturaldyes.ca.
A Perfect Red evokes with style and verve this history of a grand obsession, of intrigue, empire, and adventure in pursuit of the most desirable colour on earth.
To our U.S. customers – don't forget that the exchange rate works in your favour, it's like an extra discount.
Tuesday, February 08, 2022
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