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Art, Artisanship and Fair Trade
Group of Artisans and family members embroidering for retail and wholesale scarves collection by Sevya There is a very useful distinction to be made between Western notions of art and Eastern notions of the artisan. As we all know quite well, Western cultures we place a great deal of importance on the individual. Most cultural…
Read MoreFair Trade Handloom Textiles of India
Hand loom weaving is an ancient handcraft dating back thousands of years. India has one of the richest traditions in this ancient creative endeavor. From Kashmir in the Himalayas to Kanyakumari at the most southern tip of India, each region has its own unique way of creating hand woven cloth. For example, Eastern India is…
Read MoreHow Choosing Fair Trade is Informed by Our Inner Movie Queue
When someone goes above and beyond for me I feel like recognizing it. I remember when I was still in my teens, stopping at a service station once with my friend Tom. We noticed one of our tires had a nail sticking out of it. The mechanic on duty took one look at it, stopped…
Read MoreChoosing Health Through Natural Dyes and Healthy Fair Trade Clothing
Ayurvedic Dyes and Healing Effects Ayurvedic herbs have been used in India for centuries. The healing effects of these dyes are long established, both in concrete and emotional terms. When we sweat our body interacts with whatever clothing we are wearing and the dyes in the cloth can literally enter our bodies, and the healing…
Read MoreSevya's Handcrafted Metal Jewelry
Sevya’s fair trade jewelry is handcrafted using brass, copper, silver, and steel. Our exquisite collection of unique wholesale jewelry is nickel-free. Some people have intolerance to nickel and when skin comes in contact with metals containing nickel the reaction can be sore, itchy and sometimes red skin. With that in mind, Sevya offers the best…
Read MoreHand-Embroidery by Women Artisans of India
Sevya offers an extensive collection of hand-embroidered fair trade products, including fine cotton tunics, ladies shirts, cotton scarves, , silk shawls, bags and cushion covers. Divya White Embroidered Tunic Sevya works with thousands of women embroidery artisans in different regions of India, and each one is a member of an embroidery collective or non-profit organization.…
Read MoreThe Art of Indian Bandhani & Shibori
Sevya Handmade has an extensive range of fair trade scarves that showcase the beautiful Indian arts of Bandhani and Shibori. The word “bandhani” comes from the Sanskrit word “bandha” which means, “to tie” and refers to the ancient Indian craft of tie and dye. This tie and dye can be done on any material, but…
Read MoreSevya's Ayurvedic Organic Cotton Scarves
Our new collection of organic cotton scarves dyed with medicinal Ayurvedic herbs are hand-woven by members of a weaving cooperative in South India. These scarves are not only beautiful and soft, but they also provide health benefits when you wear them. The Ayurvedic herbal formulas that are used to dye the organic cotton yarn are…
Read MoreSevya's Softest Silk Shawl
The Softest Silk Shawl by Sevya is hand-woven of fine silk. The silk yarn is first given a high-twist effect and then set on the loom for weaving. This gives the shawl a very soft feel and distinctive textured look. Great for a light wrap over a summer dress or even a wedding or bridesmaid gown.
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