Thursday, January 24, 2013

Introducing: Masala Chai Collection



A perfect cup of tea infused with aromatic spices. Taupe hand-block prints embellish a rustic textured off-white Natural cotton. The quilt has pompoms and hand stitched details.The collection has an effect that is subtle and delicate. The fabrics are softened and aged through many washes and a steaming process. Masala Chai is available as a collection of Decorative pillows, Shams, Duvets and Quilts.

Monday, January 7, 2013

Introducing: French Country Collection



In keeping with its commitment to the environment and preservation of dyeing textile arts, Aalamwaar Textiles brings forth a new product that captures the beauty and magic of Indigo in a collection called French Country.
Indigo dates back thousands of years and has been known to mankind for centuries. Across the globe, Indigo was used by Primitive cultures stretching from South America to Europe, and from Africa throughout Asia and the Far East. Indigo, a natural dye, is a plant extract with varying shades of blue. It was traded as a treasured commodity as it was rare. When chemical blue was invented, the art and the science of extracting Indigo and using it to dye fabrics was threatened.
Today there are very few who have the knowledge of how to extract and use Indigo dye. Aalamwaar Textiles has been dedicated to sustainability and social responsibility towards the environment and also to the farmers whose livelihood depends on Indigo farming.
Our new French Country bedding and pillow collection uses raw, unbleached cotton fabric that has been hand-block printed and dyed using Indigo dye. The prints are classic and have been picked from our archives of age old wooden blocks. Available in this collection are Duvets and Quilts (King, Queen, & Twin) and coordinating shams and curtains. Tie-dyed decorative pillows add some pizzazz to the collection. 



First Look: Notting Hill Collection

Decorating with fabrics from our new collection is going to be a lot of fun this Spring. The hand-block prints in AZO-Free dyes are lively heralding the Spring and Summer seasons that lay ahead. The color palette of a washed Denim blue and Buttercup yellow on a crisp white background bring in visions of the English countryside. The four patterns that are used in this collection are whimsical paisleys that are balanced with a bold stripe making them adaptable to a formal or informal setting.




The Fabrics that are offered in this collection are all 100% cotton of various weights. These fabrics can be purchased as yardage or as finished products.

Notting Hill Collection is available February 2013 in the softest cottons as Duvets & Hand-Stitched quilts in sizes Twin, Queen, and King with coordinating Shams and 12x20, 18x18 and 20x20 Decorative pillows.

Please call is at (727) 491-3393 or check our website www.aalamwaar.com for a fine linen store near you who carries Aalaamwaar Textiles.

Handwoven Silk Throws & Pillows


HANDWOVEN SILK THROWS AND PILLOWS: Our new collection of throws and pillows are made from hand-woven silk fabric from Central India. The silk is procured from wild silk cocoons. The soft silk has slubs that create an interesting texture. The throws are in beautiful Fall colors: Cinnamon, Charcoal, Slate and Indigo and can be used as solid coordinates or layered with our bedding collections. Fabrics offered are Heavy Cotton, Light Cotton, Natural Cotton, Voile Cotton, Linen and Sheer Linen.

Aman Collection


AMAN: This classic collection combines luxurious soft linen in subtle hues of Slate Grey. It has a
layering of a distressed Paisley print all over. A variety of textured solid and hand block printed throw pillows are offered to compliment the collection. This aged look is created by many layers of dyeing and washing that has been perfected by our talented craftspeople. The Wool Throw, a new addition is made of two layers: printed linen on one side and soft dyed wool on the other, making this a decadent yet practical blanket.

Anjali Collection



THE ANJALI COLLECTION is an offering of luxury to our customers. Soft linen, dyed in a Cinnamon shade, is perfect for the fall season or any time of year. The subtle undertones of brown Chintz adorn the duvet cover and various shams. The details are in the cording on the Decorative Pillows. We are introducing Heavy Hand-Woven silk Decorative Pillows and a decadent blanket throw with printed linen on one side and soft dyed wool on the other.

Gardenia Collection


GARDENIA is an amalgam of Chinese, English and Indian designs that has a timeless look. Our low environmental impact dyes create an aged look to the fabric.

Chintz Collection

CHINTZ: The whimsical Chintz design featuring exotic birds and foliage is a museum reproduction
of 17th Century trade textiles. Our environmentally conscious dyes create an aged look to the
fabric.

Samode Collection

SAMODE: Luxurious linen lined with fine cotton bring the elements of nature together and leave you feeling balance and serene. The hand-block prints create an effect reminiscent of French Impressionists’ water color paintings. Samode combines stylized English and Persian designs using classic Chintz motifs. These natural woven textiles are washed and steamed many times ensuring opulent softness.

Parakeets Collection

PARAKEETS: Luxurious linen lined with fine cotton bring the elements of nature together and leave you feeling balance and serene. The hand-block prints create an effect reminiscent of French Impressionists’ water color paintings. The look was created with the inspirations of cross cultural stylized English and Persian designs using classic Chintz motifs. The whimsical Parakeets ensemble
blends Moghul and French designs. These natural woven textiles are washed and steamed many times ensuring opulent softness.

White on White Applique Collection


WHITE ON WHITE APPLIQUE COLLECTION: Crisp white cotton is cutout and layered, filtering light. The appliqué and hand-stitching create a filigree effect.

Cabo & Fiesta Collections

CABO: The Turquoise and Aquamarine colors reflected in the waters of the Baja Peninsula are the inspiration for these colors. Hand-block printed in Cross Cultural motifs, these linens will add pizzazz to your meals. Made from durable Heavy Cotton, they are available in Place Mats, Napkins, Table Runners and Table Cloths.


FIESTA: These colorful, orange table linens will bring an instant festive mood to your table settings. The Cross Cultural motifs are handblock printed, versatile and can be used at any time of the year. Made from durable Heavy Cotton, they are available in Place Mats, Napkins, Table Runners, and Table Cloths. Cabo and Fiesta table linens can be mixed and matched and create a layered and interesting look.



Tie Dye Pillows

TIE DYE PILLOWS: Vivid Colors tie-dyed in Concentric Circles or Stripes – our Pillows will add a Boho Chic look to your interiors. They can be ordered in Heavy Cotton or Light Cotton, which have a white base or in rustic Natural Cotton which has an off-white base.

Morning Mist Collection

THE MORNING MIST COLLECTION: Classic Chintz designs printed on Light
Cotton. The pale-grey, slate color is reminiscent of early winter mornings. Available in Decorative Pillows.

Ivory Coast Collection

THE IVORY COAST COLLECTION: Geometric and bold prints remind one of the beautiful African wood carvings. Inspired by Mud-cloth dyes, the Rust color on crisp white Heavy Cotton, is available in Decorative Pillows.

Marakech Collection

THE MARAKECH COLLECTION: Exotic prints and colors transport you to the souks and bazaars of Morocco. Vibrant Orange, Cinnamon, and Taupe combined with hand-stitching and pom poms detail the Kora Cotton Quilts.

Masai Collection


THE MASAI COLLECTION: Geometric tribal motifs presented in Charcoal and White have a clean contemporary appeal. The various designs presented in this collection have been coordinated for a designer look. Inspired by African motifs, the collection is made up of a variety of cotton fabrics that are hand block printed.

Spring Fever Collection


THE SPRING FEVER COLLECTION brings in the freshness of spring indoors. The rich green reminds one of the first shoots of the season and with it new life.

Jaipur Collection


THE JAIPUR COLLECTION captures details from antique textiles from the Moghul period. Beautiful, muted Cinnabar red motifs are printed on luxuriously, soft voile cotton and hand quilted.

Alhambra Collection

THE ALHAMBRA COLLECTION: Exotic designs nostalgic of elaborate Moorish spires and arches, this collection is created from luxuriously, soft voile cotton and hand quilted. Available in Twin, Queen & King Quilts, Standard, King & Euro Shams.

Jahanara Collection

THE JAHANARA COLLECTION is named after the beautiful Moghul Princess. The colors, designs and prints remind one of the exquisite fabrics and architecture of the palaces and forts of Moghul emperors. Burgundy and Mustard Gold hues are perfect for heralding in the fall. The collection has a festive mood preparing one for the upcoming holiday season.

Thursday, January 3, 2013

TEA Visits Our Workshop

Recently, we were graced with a visit from the members of TEA, an expat organization here in Hyderabad. During their visit, our artisans educated TEA members about the ancient art of hand-block printing and hand-dyeing textiles. The group then had the opportunity to try out the hand-block printing process on their own. Here are some pictures from their visit!