Women of Barmer

The Social Work Research Centre of Dhanau, a small village in the Barmer district of western Rajasthan, works with 300 women artisans who earn income from their needlework.

Barmer Applique

Barmer applique was traditionally sewn on bedspreads of black or brown bases. Motifs were almost entirely inspired by nature: trees, leaves, flowers and animals. Women in six villages in Rajasthan produce these appliques. An elaborate bedspread may take nearly a month to complete.

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Throws

Our handloomed shawls and throws are made from yarns that are handspun and naturally dyed by artisans in the Kumaon Himalayas. More than 350 families of weavers, spinners and knitters work with Avani, a non-profit, community-based organization near Tripuradevi, a village in Kumaon, Uttaranchal, to develop and market their products. Avani yarns are handspun from Tibetan sheep wool, pashmina or wild silks such as tussar, eri and muga. Avani shawls, scarves and throws are pure wool, pure silk or blends of wool and silk.

Avani Throw - Red Silk & Wool
Avani Throw - Blue Silk & Wool
Avani Throw - Maroon & Mauve Wool
Avani Throw - Merino Wool in Black & Purple
Avani Shawl - Gold Silk & Black Wool
Avani Throw - Noile & Tussar Silk in Playful Peach
Avani Throw - Soft Magenta Silk & Golden Wool
Avani Throw - Deep Purple Wool & Silver Silk
Avani Throw - Merino Wool in Almora Weave in Teal & Rust
Avani Throw - Tussar Silk & Merino Wool - Chestnut
Avani Throw - Black Wool & Silver Silk
Avani Throw - Silk & Wool in Blue & Gold