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AJRAKH

HAND BLOCK PRINTED
WITH NATURAL DYES ON ORGANIC COTTON

Ajrakh is a traditional block printing technique practiced by artisans living in India's Kachchh Desert. 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. All block prints are hand printed with natural dyes on organic cotton. 
Thursday, March 28, 2024 No comments

 


Tuesday, March 26, 2024 No comments


REMINDER

Sale ends March 24th


See Everything on Sale Here!


Maiwa's Artisan Appreciation Sale.
Thursday, March 21, 2024 No comments




— APRIL 8th at 9am PACIFIC TIME —
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 No comments

 


See Everything on Sale Here!

Maiwa's Artisan Appreciation Sale.
Thursday, March 14, 2024 No comments




Tim passed away suddenly November 1, 2023. All of us at Maiwa have been left overwhelmed by the loss. We lived amongst Tim’s creative life. He mentored us. He inspired us. He helped us grow.
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 No comments





THE JOURNEYWOMAN COLLECTION

A COLLABORATION BETWEEN

INDIA FLINT & MAIWA

Thursday, March 07, 2024 No comments

 


REVISITING A QUIET MANIFESTO
FOR THE PRESERVATION OF CRAFT
— PART TWO —

A 35-YEAR JOURNEY WITH MAIWA

... CONTINUED FROM PART 1

READ PART 1 OF "A QUIET MANIFESTO" HERE ON OUR BLOG



THE
MAIWA SCHOOL OF TEXTILES

At the confluence of ways of learning is the Maiwa School of Textiles: workshops, lectures, events, exhibitions; a place where knowledge is shared. It is, we have been told, a well stacked buffet for the hungry mind. It is also a chance to meet makers in a hands-on, intimate environment.
Tuesday, March 05, 2024 No comments

 

REVISITING A QUIET MANIFESTO


FOR THE PRESERVATION OF CRAFT

— PART ONE —


A 35-YEAR JOURNEY WITH MAIWA

Thursday, February 29, 2024 No comments

 



OUR FAVOURITE OVERSIZED SHIRTS

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 No comments



Natural indigo

Dyed in the thread

Handwoven

Thursday, February 22, 2024 No comments



We commission hand-carved wood blocks from traditional artisans. Now everyone can experience the wonder of working with these magnificent blocks on textiles, paper, clay, or any other media.
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 No comments

 

Any time of year is the right time to settle into a project.
Thursday, February 15, 2024 No comments



Get In Touch With Your Materials

Natural Dyes. Natural Colour
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 No comments

 





See All Clothing

NATURAL INDIGO
The Colour That Connects Us
Thursday, February 08, 2024 No comments



NEW SHAWLS!

The Changtang Plateau is surrounded by the stunning mountain ranges of Ladakh and Zanskar - a vast, arid and breathtaking landscape approximately 4600m above sea level. 
Tuesday, February 06, 2024 No comments




SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE REDS

JUST IN TIME FOR VALENTINES DAY!
Thursday, February 01, 2024 No comments




HAND BLOCK PRINTED BEDDING 

NATURAL DYES ON ORGANIC COTTON


AJRAKH
HAND BLOCK PRINTED BEDDING
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 No comments


Stay cozy on these winter days in our latest collection of handwoven & quilted styles.

Garments that tell a story of organic fibres, natural plant dyes and exceptional artisan skill and craftsmanship.
Thursday, January 25, 2024 No comments

 


ON SALE!

50% OFF

Soon our new line of Honest Yarns will arrive. And we have no place to put them. So ... we are offering up our present stock of linen Honest Yarns at a discount. 
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 No comments



Each quilt brings a little nostalgia for our favourite pieces of cloth. Clothing, bedding, block printing and dyeing. As we make these quilts we revisit every single piece. Contemplated. Considered. Placed.
Thursday, January 18, 2024 No comments
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