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.
We have been making slow clothes for close to forty years. For us, this means opening up the process to include hand spinners, hand weavers, natural dyers, block printers, embroiderers ... all the artisans who are left behind in the rush to mass produce clothing.
These are in-depth workshops delivered through engaging high-definition videos. Our instructors skillfully guide students accompanied by detailed notes.
Workshops commence in May but students are free to work at their own pace. New content is delivered on a weekly basis until the course is complete. Students have access to workshops for three years from the date of purchase.
These are in-depth workshops delivered through engaging high-definition videos. Our instructors skillfully guide students accompanied by detailed notes.
A piece that you will cherish and pass on from generation to generation. Featuring intricate handstitching that is sewn through all layers so the design is present on either side of the quilt. This piece is created from several layers of cotton giving it a nice weight. Great for use as a bedspread, tablecloth, or wall hanging.
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.
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.
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.