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Sorry, Not Sari
Indian fashion is far more than just saris. Learn about a few of the other Indian garments you might see in movies or read about in books.
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Marie Antoinette and Muslin Disease
Women would sometimes wear these muslin dresses in all kinds of weather—rain or shine. According to some sources, this led to an increase of respiratory illnesses dubbed “muslin disease.”
Handwoven Hearts
I can’t think of a better way to tell somebody that you love them than with the gift of handwoven hearts, so here are some of my favorite Valentine’s Day-friendly projects.
The Perfectly Imperfect Embroidery of Banjara
It’s been a while, but BeWeave It headquarters is back up and running again, and we couldn’t be more pleased. To kick off our new season of fun fiber facts and current events, we’re going to India to learn about the spectacular embroidery of Banjara.
From the Streets of India to Your Loom
Recycled sari silk makes a delightful weft yarn. Handspun in India from sari silk fibers, the yarn’s jewel tones twist onto one another throughout to create stunning color combinations.
Cozy Clothes for Rescued Elephants in India
Thanks to the knitters and staff, the rescued elephants at the center were kept warm through the winter
Weekend Weaving: Shades of India Towels
I wanted a project that wasn’t even remotely wintery—something that evokes summertime. The obvious choice was Sarah H. Jackson’s beautiful Shades of India Towels.
Scandinavian Weaving Rocks!
Handwoven March/April 2017 celebrates Scandinavian weaving. Our designers combined hygge with beauty and style. We can’t decide if the issue offers an American take on Scandinavian weaving or a Scandinavian twist on American we
Why We Love Our Designers!
For this edition of Why We Love we’re focusing on something we at Handwoven couldn’t live without: our designers. We wouldn’t exist without their willingness to share their talents and their projects with the world.
Celebrate Weaving, Celebrate Life
Whether celebrating a special event or just the act of weaving, these weaving projects fit the bill. Tap the centuries-old spirit of weaving as celebration!
Tinkuy: Coming Together
Tinkuy: Coming Together. While it means a “coming together” in Quechua, it means more than that. It means (among other untranslatable things) coming together like rushing streams converging in foaming eddies to create a bigger river.
