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ART OF WARMTH

We created these pieces with the desire to wear handwoven cloth all year round.  We’ve layered handloom, naturally dyed cotton with an insulating flannel core—stitched row by row.
Thursday, February 13, 2025 No comments


THE SHIMOGA SHIRT

This Maiwa piece is the perfect oversized shirt. The versatility of wearing it open or closed makes it a Maiwa favourite and a great layering piece. The Shimoga Shirt stays true to what we believe about timeless sustainable design; it's easily worn year round.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 No comments


Bring craftsmanship into the heart of your home.  Step into a world where tradition and artistry shape the spaces. 

Maiwa celebrates what hands have always done — told stories in the making.

Thursday, February 06, 2025 No comments




Timeless tradition meets modern grace - the beauty of heritage re-imagined.

The subtle language of adornment is the feeling we get when we encounter a beautiful textile or an exquisite piece of jewellery.

Tuesday, February 04, 2025 No comments






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.
Thursday, January 30, 2025 No comments

 





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 No comments

 



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 No comments


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 No comments


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 No comments






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 No comments

 



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 No comments

 


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 No comments

 



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 No comments


It's Almost 2025 ...


2025 is almost here...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.
Monday, December 30, 2024 No comments

 


OUR WISHES TO YOU


As the year draws to a close we would like to send our warmest wishes to everyone. Enjoy your time with family, friends and companions. From the artisans we work with and everyone of us at Maiwa. Happy holidays.
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 No comments


BOOKS THAT INSPIRE US
TEXTILES, NATURAL DYES, PIGMENTS & MORE

There is nothing quite as comforting as a good book. We know this to be true — and so we have selected some highly recommended new releases and also some of our all-time favourites. Open the cover of any one of these and you will discover a whole new world.
Monday, December 23, 2024 No comments

 


 





THE GIFT OF MANY OPTIONS

 Give the gift of choice — with a MAIWA gift card.

Gift cards can be used for anything in our Online or Granville Island Store. 
Available in multiple values.
Thursday, December 19, 2024 No comments

 


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.

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 No comments




The Subtle Language of Adornment
Friday, December 13, 2024 No comments


COMFORT EVERYWHERE

Come inside and see how we celebrate the beauty and comfort of contemporary craft.
Handmade textile artistry for every room in your home.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 No comments

 


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Monday, December 09, 2024 No comments
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