Maiwa Handprints Ltd

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About Maiwa Handprints Ltd

Maiwa Handprints, founded in Vancouver, Canada in 1986 and run by Charllotte Kwon, supports traditional craft through an ethical business model. They support the production of embroidered, blockprinted, handwoven, and naturally dyed textiles throughout a number of countries. The staff of the Maiwa retail store ensure that the purchasing public knows about the culture of the artifacts, the co-operative, and the living conditions of the artisans.Working mainly with India, but also with several other areas, Maiwa documents the production of embroidered, block printed, handwoven, and naturally dyed textiles.Focusing on areas where excellence is still the tradition, these documentaries are deeply concerned with the viability of craft and the lives of the artisans.The Maiwa School of Textiles has grown out of our desire to share ideas, techniques and culture.