TEXTILES

Tribal and urban textiles designs are available to enhance and completement your home decor. Our selection changes regularly as we are always looking for new and interesting textiles that are both decorative and utilitarian. Large quantities are available for wholesale with approriate overseas production/sourcing time and shipping. Please call or email to discuss available options and requirements.

Suzani

These wonderful embroideries from Uzbekistan are made in small numbers and capture the true life of this ancient art.

Vintage Veils and Sarees

Deck out yourself or your living space with these beautiful one of a kind veils and shawls. Most are vintage silk decorated with metallic zari work and mirrors others are stunningly simple designs that let the material speak for itself. Individual pricing depends on the condition of the piece.

Country of Origin: India and Pakistan

Dress Fronts and Clothing

Wonderful displays of traditional Baluchistani and Sindhi embroidery. Perfect for display or to reconfigure into a wearable garment. Recent work is often just as detailed and interesting as older work. Bright colors and floral patterns have always been a preferred mode of expression in these areas.

Country of Origin: Pakistan and India

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Bandhani Wraps

What is now Sindh and Baluchistan, Pakistan and Rajasthan and Gujarat, India, was previously the North West of India were designs and goods were freely traded. A vast area with the Thar Desert at its heart is home to some of the most vividly dyed and embroidered textiles. These wraps serve a number of functions, the most fun of which is to catch your eye. Hand tie-dyed, some are one color, other are 4 or 5 with complex designs. Light weight cotton, synthetics, and occasionally silk are used as the ground cloth. Occasionally embroidery and mirror (shisha) work adorns these wonderful pieces.

Country of Origin: Pakistan & India

Paisley Shawls

The tradition of Kashmiri shawls is alive and well as shown by these exquisite jacquard woven shawls and scarves. Made from lush wool of the mountains of Kashmir, the weave of these is light, providing both warmth and breathibility. A variety of colors and designs are woven that appeal to whimsy and elegance.

Country of Origin: Pakistan

Chaklas

Old embroidery that has been salvaged and preserved provides the raw material for these beautifully textured wall hangings and decorative covers. Some of the embroideries used date to the turn of the century and some are as recent as the last decade. Pillowcases, small and medium size wall hangings, and bedspreads are available.

Country of Origin: Pakistan

Pillows

Made from old carpets, kilims and textiles, these pillows have a wealth of colors and designs in a range of sizes.

Moraccan Shawls

Handwoven in a silk blend. The design of these mimic sub-saharan traditional textiles.Vibrant!!

Bed Spreads

From the hardwearing to the extravagantly decorative, many uses can be found for these textiles.

 
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