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HEAVY WEIGHT ORGANIC COTTON

At the end of August we announced the arrival of medium weight organic cotton yardage — block printed by hand with natural dyes. Now we have just put up a full collection of heavy weight block printed yardage, also on organic cotton also hand block printed with natural dyes.

Friday, September 11, 2020 No comments

BOOKS THAT INSPIRE US

TEXTILES, PATTERN DRAFTING, PRINTING & MORE

Limited Quantities

An encounter with the right book can change your life. We've had that happen to us — and so we have put together a collection of rare books that have the power to change your world.

Wednesday, September 09, 2020 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. Time adds subtlety, deepens personality, and bestows a heroic character on Jawaja leatherwork. We have just listed several new items from the Jawaja Leatherworkers: new large totes, new backpacks, new shoulder bags, and new accessories.

Thursday, September 03, 2020 No comments

Watch Our New Teaser Here

We have always wanted to expand our teaching to a wider audience. We think that everyone should have access to high-quality instruction in textile techniques, delivered in an engaging visual format.

Taking full advantage of over thirty years of world-wide textile research, Maiwa has been busy writing, editing, filming and producing its first set of online workshops.

This September we will begin to share what we have prepared.

Make sure you are subscribed to our email list.

Keep an eye on schooloftextiles.com for updates.

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Tuesday, September 01, 2020 No comments

MEDIUM WEIGHT ORGANIC COTTON

Start your next project with the best of materials. Naturally dyed, hand block printed organic cotton. Maiwa has this yardage available in-store and online. Printed by the accomplished Dabu printers of Rajasthan, these bolts range from simple resist-printed dots to full complex block print patterns.

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See all of Maiwa's Yardage

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PATTERNS, SCISSORS, NOTIONS, BOOKS

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THE BLOCK PRINTERS

Read More About the Dabu Block Printers Here

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To our U.S. customers – don't forget that the exchange rate works in your favour, it's like an extra discount.

Wednesday, August 26, 2020 No comments

Forged with simple hand tools. Fired in a kiln. Individually tuned until the bell maker is satisfied that the tone is clear and true. These bells are what turn a flock of sheep into an orchestra. Available online so that you can take the music home with you.

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These bells range in size from only an inch to almost a foot high. All the bells, regardless of size, give a music that comes directly from the heart of the Indian desert.

BEAUTIFUL BELLS

IN SEVEN SIZES

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Meet the artisan bellmakers of the Kachchh Desert.

Craftspeople use a stake anvil buried in the sand. With hammers and snips they fashion sheet metal into the desired form. Once the bell is shaped it is dipped into a mixture of flux, brass and copper filings. The entire bell is then covered with a clay coating to keep the finish in place while being fired.

Learn More About the Bellmakers Here

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To our U.S. customers – don't forget that the exchange rate works in your favour, it's like an extra discount.

Monday, August 24, 2020 No comments

Shown: Bandana Bundle A

Natural dye on organic cotton; printed using hand-placed wooden blocks in the traditional method. Each piece is a square of crafted brilliance.

See all Individual Bandanas & Bundles

$18.95 each

or bundle of 4 for $59.00.

Shown: Bandana Bundle B

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Shown: Vine, Bloom, Madder Petal, Leaf

Shown: Pattee, Paisley, Madder Dot, Bhuti

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THE BLOCK PRINTERS

The fabled pink city of Jaipur sits at the centre of a cluster of traditional block printing communities. For centuries patterns have been created by dipping carved hardwood blocks into dyes and resists in an elaborate process that is complicated and time-consuming. It is also a source of great pride for the artisans who still practice it. These block printers are also masters of the Dabu process - a unique mud resist that is only found in this area.

Read More About the Dabu Block Printers Here

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MALA ONE PIECE

ORGANIC COTTON – BLACK LINED

Our Mala Onepiece is a wide leg, straight cut design. This version is lined with blockprinted cotton on the inside. It buttons down the front with a clean placket finish. Patch pockets on the sides. A nice weight to take you through all the seasons and easy to style. Shown with the Nimbu Top.

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SOLAL PANT

HANDWOVEN INDIGO

A mid-length culotte pant with a tie front, side pockets and elastic waist. A wide leg lets it be styled like a skirt or pant. Perfect for layering. Sewn out of the most gorgeous thread-dyed & handwoven indigo cotton with slight texture in the warp and weft.

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To our U.S. customers – don't forget that the exchange rate works in your favour, it's like an extra discount.

Thursday, August 20, 2020 No comments

SEE ALL JEWELLERY

Over many years, Maiwa has travelled the world researching textile processes and the cultures that support them. During this time we have also encountered cultures with a long history of unsurpassed skill in working precious metals.

Maiwa seeks out traditional items, such as amulets, broaches, turquoise, lapis and amber. When working in India we employ local silversmiths to set stones and traditional pieces in 92.5% silver settings.

We are happy to say that in India, our enthusiasm for traditional pieces has ignited renewed interest in traditional work. Often the combination of antique elements in new settings provides the perfect contrast to fire the imagination. These are pieces with a history and a story, adornment that whispers in its own voice.

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Beautiful cotton and linen bags naturally dyed, some block printed, some with a running stitch, all lined with complementary fabric. Sold individually and in bundles of 3, 6, & 12.

In Small, Medium, and Large. Designs vary.

SEE ALL DRAWSTRING BAGS

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To our U.S. customers – don't forget that the exchange rate works in your favour, it's like an extra discount.

Tuesday, August 18, 2020 No comments

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