Tilonia - Artisans of India

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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Travel + Spa

Ready, Set, Go on a Weekend Away. Tilonia's Travel & Spa collection includes blockprinted beach mats, cosmetic bags and travel bags that are perfect for weekend trips to the country, a day at the beach or a trip to the gym. Add a bright and colorful tiedyed wrap for an eye-catching accessory. As the sun sets wrap yourself in elegant Avani silk shawls that transition perfectly from day into night. Pamper yourself in these shimmering soft silk shawls, handwoven and naturally dyed by rural artisans in the Himalayas.