The Value of Craft

The Value of Craft

May 30, 2019

Craft is vital to our human existence.  Our work is rooted in artisan block printing, one of India's heritage crafts. 

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Fair Trade Innovates! In a Thousand Small Ways Every Day

Fair Trade Innovates! In a Thousand Small Ways Every Day

May 11, 2019

We're celebrating World Fair Trade Day today.  This year's theme is Fair Trade Innovates. We recognize that innovations come in every manner, big and small, throughout not only a fair trade supply chain, but in the people's lives supported by fair trade. 

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What You Wear Matters:  How Fair Trade practices empower women

What You Wear Matters: How Fair Trade practices empower women

May 09, 2019

Does it really matter if you buy a product from a Fair Trade-certified manufacturer, instead of one who isn’t? In the bigger picture, does a single purchase really change the world?

Our answer at Mehera Shaw is an emphatic “YES!”

The welfare of women is of prime importance to Mehera Shaw, a long-time member of the Fair Trade Federation. 

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Splish, Splash, Mehera Shaw’s clean water story featured at Fair Trade Federation conference

Splish, Splash, Mehera Shaw’s clean water story featured at Fair Trade Federation conference

March 28, 2019

 

Design director and CEO Shari Keller reported Mehera Shaw’s progress in installing a new water filtration system at our printing facility in Jaipur, during the Fair Trade Federation’s 25th annual Expo in Austin, TX, today.

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Rajasthani Forts and Water

Rajasthani Forts and Water

February 24, 2019

Water—or the scarcity of water—has always shaped every aspect of life in Rajasthan.

 

Nowhere is this more apparent than in the extensive “plumbing” system of the magnificent Amber Fort, in the mountains outside of Jaipur. Built in 1599 by Raja Mansingh Ji, the palace/fort is a model of water conservation based both on a technically sophisticated system for gathering water and intelligent storage solutions. It provided for both the humans and the animals living in the fort.

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And….we have water—clear water!

And….we have water—clear water!

February 17, 2019

Mehera Shaw’s master printer Ghanshaym Ji turned a spigot, releasing a stream of clear water from the highest of three concrete tanks recently installed at our block-printing facility in Rajasthan. 

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Introducing Our Ibiza Homewares

Introducing Our Ibiza Homewares

December 28, 2018

Our upcoming homewares range of block printed comforters, cushion covers, couch throws, table linens and loungewear is a fresh take on home and sustainable living that fits contemporary life styles.

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Upcycled Holiday Gifts Made by our Women Artisans

Upcycled Holiday Gifts Made by our Women Artisans

November 15, 2018

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Holiday Pop-Up Shops in Chapel Hill!

Holiday Pop-Up Shops in Chapel Hill!

October 30, 2018

Come visit us and enjoy the homey atmosphere of our in-house pop-up shops on our mini-farm just outside Chapel Hill!  We've got 3 Fall and Holiday pop-up shops upcoming for November and December. We're looking forward to seeing everyone again!  We'll have cidar and munchies as well to help fuel your shopping experience.  We will have our fall women's collection, homewares, scarves, organic hand block printed fabric, upcycled gift items and wooden hand blocks available for purchase.  Click for dates and directions.

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Who Made Your Clothes? - Ethical Fashion - Working with Artisans

Who Made Your Clothes? - Ethical Fashion - Working with Artisans

April 27, 2018

We believe in true partnerships with the artisans, pattern cutters and stitchers who make your clothes. We provide our employees with economic stability so that their families—and communities—can survive and flourish.

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In recognition of Fashion Revolution Week -  Support our CleanWater4Artisans Campaign Launching April 24th, 2018!

In recognition of Fashion Revolution Week - Support our CleanWater4Artisans Campaign Launching April 24th, 2018!

April 20, 2018

Fashion Revolution Day (April 24) is here. Mehera Shaw is marking it by expanding our line of clothing and home-goods, as well as planning a big upgrade to our water filtration system to cut water use by 80 percent.  To the end, we are launching a CleanWater4Artisans crowd-funding campaign.  We plan to raise $35,000.00 to pay for a new water filtration [ETP] system at our facility in Jaipur.  The system will allows us to reduce our water usage by 80% percent, and to eliminate the dye residues in our wash water completely. 

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Mehera Shaw’s Block Prints Set the Table for Summer

Mehera Shaw’s Block Prints Set the Table for Summer

April 18, 2018

Organic cotton hand block printed homewares table linens being introduced during our CleanWater4Artisans crowdfunding campaign which launches on Fashion Revolution Date, April 24Th.

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Fit/Sizing/Care

FIT

Our styles are meant to give room to breath and move.  We use fine tailoring coupled with a relaxed, comfortable fit.

We use a fit guide for each of our styles to provide more information about the fit that was intended.

Slim Fit: a close fit to the body. Regular Fit: a comfortable, relaxed fit with room around the body. Generous Fit: a very loose fit (such as in our oversized blouses) with lots of room around the body for ease of movement.

SIZING

h4XS/ 36

h4S/ 38

h4M/40

h4L/ 42

h4XL/44

h4chest

h435.5 inches/ 90 cm

h437.5 inches/95 cm

h439.5 inches/ 100 cm

h441.5 inches/ 105 cm

h444.5 inches. 113 cm

h44cm extra from body

h4waist

h426 inches/ 66 cm

h428 inches/ 71 cm

h430 inches/ 76 cm

h432 inches/ 81 cm

h435 inches/ 89 cm

h4fitted

h4low waist

h428 inches/71 cm

h430 inches/76 cm

h432 inches/ 81 cm

h434 inches/ 86 cm

h437 inches/ 94 cm

h4fitted

h4hip

h437 inches/ 94 cm

h439 inches/ 99 cm

h441 inches/ 104 cm

h443 inches/ 109 cm

h446 inches/ 1

h44cm extra from body

WASHCARE

All garments have been washed several times during the printing/dyeing and manufacturing process.  

CARE for 100% cotton

We recommend cold water machine wash (up to 30 degrees celsius) with a bio detergent and either tumble dry on low heat or line dry in shade for all of our 100% cotton garments/homewares (except for quilts).  

Iron on reverse side of garment following fabric settings.  

Do not use bleach or stain remover.

Cold water wash and low heat drying or line drying in the shade will increase the life of the garment, prolong the vibrancy of the colors and reduce energy use. Shrinkage on all cottons is minimal, approximately 3%.

Garments/homewares are dyed or printed using AZO free, low-impact, pigment or reactive dyes unless otherwise noted.  These dyes are color-fast, but care should still be taken to wash with like colors to retain the vibrancy of the colors.

CARE for 100% cotton quilts

For quilts with cotton fill, we recommend spot or light surface cleaning only with a damp cloth and mild detergent.  Eco-friendly dry cleaning is also recommended. 

CARE for herbal/vegetable dye items

Vegetable dyes are not colorfast and are specifically marked in the product description.  We strongly recommend that all vegetable dye products be washed once before use in a cold water wash with minimal detergent.  Wash separately. Tumble dry on low heat or line dry in shade.  Iron on reverse side.  Do not use bleach or stain remover.

Please keep in mind that indigo dye does continually fade over time.  This is the nature of true indigo dye and is not a defect, but rather a sign of the 'living' nature of the dye.

CARE for silk and cotton/silk

For our silk and cotton silk garments/homewares, we also recommend gentle cycle machine wash cold water (up to 30 degrees celsius) or delicate hand washing to increase the life of the garment and reduce the environmental footprint from energy use, detergents and water wastage.  

Tumble dry on low heat or line dry in shade.  

Iron on reverse side of garment following fabric settings.

Do not use bleach or stain remover.

Dry cleaning using an eco-friendly service is also recommended.

CARE for linen and cotton/linen

For our linen and cotton linen garments/homewares, we also recommend gentle cycle machine wash cold water (up to 30 degrees celsius) or delicate hand washing to increase the life of the garment and reduce the environmental footprint from energy use, detergents and water wastage.  

Tumble dry on low heat or line dry in shade.  

Iron on reverse side of garment following fabric settings.

Do not use bleach or stain remover.