Nomadic Rabari Shawl - Wool - Hidden Jewels

A unique masterpiece crafted through the collaboration of three traditional communities in the Kachchh Desert: spinners and weavers, bandhani tiers, and embroiderers. This tribal cloth undergoes extensive hand weaving and dyeing processes before accompanying the semi-nomadic Dhebaria Rabari on their seasonal migrations, as they move alongside their herds in search of lush pastures.

The Dhebaria Rabari are recognized for their distinctive embroidery and appliqué methods, with each artisan embedding personal creativity and artistic vision into every shawl created.

Fibre: 75% Merino Wool, 25% Deshi Wool.

Process:  Handwoven wool, bandhani tied (shibori) and dyed, and hand embroidered by village artisans in Kachchh, India. 

Size is approx. 45" x 88"

This embroidery piece is one of a kind.

* Embroidery may vary slightly from image shown.

Care Instructions: Hand wash in cool water. To protect the natural fabric you absolutely must use a pH neutral liquid detergent. Roll in a towel to remove excess water and hang to dry. 

Recommended detergents: Ecos, Eucalan, or a mild liquid detergent no higher than pH 7

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The language of stitches builds within a community over hundreds of years. It is a source of identity that is transferred from one generation to the next. It is learned in the same way a spoken language is learned; with children sitting beside the adults. In an oral culture, the stitched language records everything of importance from the epic to the personal.

Maiwa works with embroiderers through many co-operative structures within India. The women embroider, design, market, and innovate as entrepreneur artisans. The goal is financial self-determination and empowerment through education and a clear sense of the value of their work.