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$24.95
A great way to get started. This kit is used for the 'Fruit Vat' the 'Banana Vat' and 'Fructose Vat'. This kit contains 100g natural indigo, 250g fructose, 250g calx, and instructions.
Find our in-depth instructions for indigo here on naturaldyes.ca. Also available as a Printable PDF
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$79.95
This kit includes 250g of Alum for mordanting and 10g each of our extracts: Buckthorn, Chestnut, Cochineal, Cutch, Eastern Brazilwood, Fustic, Lac, Logwood, Madder Rich, Quebracho, Pomegranate, and Weld. Full practical instructions and a detailed artisan poster of all the extracts included in the Kit.
Extracts easily dissolve in water and are so concentrated that only a small amount is needed. Great to use with yarns, wools & silks.
Depending on depth of shade and type of fibre, this kit will dye approximately 2 kilos of fibre.
For in-depth information on natural dyes see our Guide to Natural Dyes available on naturaldyes.ca. Also available as a Printable PDF
Find your soaps & scouring agents for cotton & linen here and silks & wools here
$69.95
The famous Maiwa Natural Dye kit includes 250g Alum, 100g of Tannin Blend (quebracho & sumac), Madder root, Osage sawdust, Logwood Chips, Cutch extract, and 30g of Cochineal bugs. The kit also comes with a beautiful cotton organza bag and Maiwa's in-depth instructions. Essential to discovering the world of natural colour.
For in-depth information on natural dyes see our Guide to Natural Dyes available on naturaldyes.ca. Also available as a Printable PDF
Find your soaps & scouring agents for cotton & linen here
$79.95
Our Earth Pigment Starter Kit comes with 20 colours - 20g of each ochre, organic soy beans, instructions and a brush.
Earth pigments come from clays and oxides and are best known by names such as burnt sienna, umber and ochre. Maiwa works with small companies who prepare these pigments using centuries-old traditional methods. Our pigments are ground extra fine for textile use.
Earth pigments are not dyes: they do not dissolve in solution, nor do they form molecular bonds with cloth fibres. Earth pigments are minerals and oxides that are collected all over the world for their characteristic colours. To work on textiles, the pigment is suspended in a medium and the medium bonds with the cloth. Acrylic is a popular media, however, at Maiwa we prefer soymilk. The protein in soymilk binds the earth pigments to the fibres.
For in-depth instruction on how to use our Earth Pigments head to our printable PDF here
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$98.95
A Note on Fit:
Small: 40-42” around at bust, up to 54" around the waist, 46” length from shoulder seam to hem
Medium: 42-44” around at bust, up to 56" around the waist, 47” length from shoulder seam to hem
Large: 44-46” around at bust, up to 58" around the waist, 48” length from shoulder seam to hem
$149.95
A sweet crop jacket made from quilted handwoven ikat cotton. It has raglan sleeves, two front pockets and buttons down the front. Perfect for all seasons; from mild summer evenings to layered autumn days.
Details
A Note on Fit:
Small: Up to 38" across the bust, 18" length from shoulder seam to hem
Medium: Up to 40" across the bust, 19" length from shoulder seam to hem
Large: Up to 42" across the bust, 19" length from shoulder seam to hem
$169.95
The long skirt you have always dreamed of! A soft fit with elastic waist and a deep hem for gorgeous weight and drape. Easily layered under other dresses and tunics, or as a stand alone skirt.
Details
A Note on Fit:
Small: 26-28" around the waist, up to 44" around the hips, 38" in length from waist to hem
Medium: 28-34" around the waist, up to 46" around the hips, 39" in length from waist to hem
Large: 29-38" around the waist, up to 50" around the hips, 40" in length from waist to hem
$350.00
Cozy and versatile, this Kimono-inspired coat features 3 layers of quilted handwoven ikat cotton. Perfect for all seasons; from mild summer evenings to layered autumn days. A Maiwa classic that you will reach for over and over.
Details
A Note on Fit:
$89.95
Dabu is a blockprinting technique where artisans use the fine desert sands of Jaipur and surrounding villages in Rajasthan to create a mud resist. The mud must be the right consistency to be applied with a wooden block, taken up by the fabric, and remain intact through an immersion dyebath to resist the natural dyes. The end result is a unique and intricate pattern on a flowing silk cotton shawl.
Fibre: 50% Silk, 50% Cotton
Process: Blockprinted by hand and naturally dyed by artisans in India.
Size is approx: 69 x 242cm / 27 x 95”
$198.95
This is a yummy hand-spun and handwoven organic cotton shawl with playful big pom poms. Because each thread is hand-spun you get tiny little flecks of cotton plant material in the weave. It has amazing drape with subtle stripes of open weave in the weft. This shawl works great wrapped around you, as a throw in the home, a blanket for the beach, or all the above!
Fibre: 100% Organic cotton
Process: Hand spun and hand woven by village artisans in Kutch, India
Size is approx. 100cm (39”) wide x 220cm (86”) long
$395.95
This shawl is a masterpiece of the Bhujodi weaving community from India's Kachchh Desert. This group has not only retained traditional natural dye techniques, they have expanded the palette and refined dyeing methods to gain fast, true colours. A century ago this high-quality weaving was only done for the local prestige market. Today Bhujodi weaving is recognized worldwide for its skill and beauty.
This shawl is woven from fine count cotton mixed with eri silk. The resulting cloth is animated, light and beautiful.
Fibre: 80% Handspun Cotton, 20% Eri Silk
Process: Yarns naturally dyed by hand, handwoven by village artisans in Kachchh, India
Size is approx. 86cm (34”) wide x 219cm (86”) long
Read more about the artisans.
$69.95
This Ajrkah scarf is blockprinted on organic cotton with exquisite motif design and drape that will continue to soften beautifully with wear. The hem is embellished with tassels.
Ajrakh is a traditional style of block printing which uses hand-carved wooden blocks to print natural dyes on cloth. These Ajrakhs are made by the Khatri family residing in the Kutch desert of Gujarat, India - a family that have been block printing for over nine generations.
The process of making an ajrakh is a long one, involving between 13 and twenty distinct steps. The many processes of scouring, washing, printing, dyeing, and final washing can take up to three weeks to complete. Much of the beauty and depth of Ajrakh cloth comes from the intricacy of the imprint that is left by the artisan’s hand. Slight variations are to be celebrated.
Fiber: 100% Organic Cotton
Process: Masterfully block printed with natural dyes
Size: 91cm x 225cm / 36” x 102”
$295.00
This bag features a body made from handwoven cloth, finished with hand-tooled leather details and a long lasting leather bottom. It is quite roomy with interior side pocket for items that require quick access. Lined with traditional Dabu block printed cloth. It can hold a little or a lot - its up to you. The distinctive woven motifs of the caravan bag call it out as something special.
This bag is the result of bringing two great artisan communities together. Leatherworkers from Central Rajasthan (Jawaja leatherworkers) and weavers from the western Kachchh Desert (Vankar weavers of bhujodi). This is more than just a bag, it is an example of artisans working together to create beautiful, exceptional pieces.
Height = 15in, 38cm
Width = 15in, 38cm
Depth = 7.5in, 19 cm
$249.95
We’ve had a lot of requests to bring out a Jawaja leather backpack. This one, with a convenient extra back pocket is perfect for everyday; take it to work, to school, or travelling. It has a large central compartment that can easily accommodate a 15” laptop and a hefty textbook or two.
Height: 33 cm / 13 in
Width: 30cm / 12 in
Depth: 10 cm / 4 in
Features: Adjustable straps, buckle closure, internal pocket and external pocket.
$229.95
Go to the market - or anywhere - with this multi-purpose bag. Constructed with a robust central compartment, this bag can hold whatever you have to cary. An outside pocket with snap closure give easy access and internal shaped side pockets keep essentials like phones ready. This bag will hold your water/wine bottles clothes, books and of course, everything you bought at the market.
Height: 29 cm / 11.5 in
Width: 36 cm / 14 in
Depth: 14 cm / 5.5in
$198.95
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Ajrakh is a traditional style of block printing which uses hand-carved wooden blocks to print natural dyes on organic cotton. These Ajrakhs are made by the Khatri family residing in the Kutch desert of Gujarat, India - a family that have been block printing for over nine generations.
The process of making an ajrakh is a long one, involving between 13 and twenty distinct steps. The many processes of scouring, washing, printing, dyeing, and final washing can take up to three weeks to complete. Much of the beauty and depth of Ajrakh cloth comes from the intricacy of the imprint that is left by the artisan’s hand. Slight variations are to be celebrated.
We've hand selected a complementary print for the back side of this duvet.
Size: There are 2 sizes available; Queen Duvet - approx. 90" x 90" and King Duvet - approx. 90" x 108". Please select your desired size in the dropdown above.
Fiber: 100% Organic Cotton.
Process: Block printed by hand with natural dyes by master craftspeople in Kutch, India.
Note: Colours will appear different on different monitors and in different lighting conditions
$198.95
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Ajrakh is a traditional style of block printing which uses hand-carved wooden blocks to print natural dyes on organic cotton. These Ajrakhs are made by the Khatri family residing in the Kutch desert of Gujarat, India - a family that have been block printing for over nine generations.
The process of making an ajrakh is a long one, involving between 13 and twenty distinct steps. The many processes of scouring, washing, printing, dyeing, and final washing can take up to three weeks to complete. Much of the beauty and depth of Ajrakh cloth comes from the intricacy of the imprint that is left by the artisan’s hand. Slight variations are to be celebrated.
We've hand selected a complementary print for the back side of this duvet.
Size: There are 2 sizes available; Queen Duvet - approx. 90" x 90" and King Duvet - approx. 90" x 108". Please select your desired size in the dropdown above.
Fiber: 100% Organic Cotton.
Process: Block printed by hand with natural dyes by master craftspeople in Kutch, India.
Note: Colours will appear different on different monitors and in different lighting conditions
$179.95
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Dabu is a mud-resist block print technique that has been made famous in Rajasthan, India.
Artisans create a mud mixture known as Dabu — it must be the right consistency to be applied with a wooden block, be taken up by the fabric, and to remain intact through the immersion dyebath. The mud acts to resist the dye.
The character of dabu and the wooden blocks used to apply it work together to create the distinctive patterns known as “dabu” prints.
We've hand selected a complementary print for the back side of this duvet.
Size: There are 2 sizes available; Queen Duvet - approx. 90" x 90" and King Duvet - approx. 90" x 108". Please select your desired size in the dropdown above.
Fiber: 100% Organic Cotton.
Process: Block printed by hand with natural dyes in Rajasthan, India.
Note: Colours will appear different on different monitors and in different lighting conditions
$179.95
View all pieces in this print.
Dabu is the name of the block print technique made famous in Rajasthan, India.
Artisans create a mud mixture known as Dabu — it must be the right consistency to be applied with a wooden block, be taken up by the fabric, and to remain intact through the immersion dyebath. The mud acts to resist the dye. The character of dabu and the wooden blocks used to apply it work together to create the distinctive patterns known as “dabu” prints.
We've hand selected a complementary print for the back side of this duvet.
Size: Queen Duvet - approx. 90" x 90"
Fiber: 100% Organic Cotton.
Process: Block printed by hand with natural dyes in Rajasthan, India.
Note: Colours will appear different on different monitors and in different lighting conditions
Shown here with the Bengal Patchwork Quilt & 16" and 24" Patchwork Cushion Covers.
