Wholesale Artisan Silk, Cotton, and Linen Products
Pillow covers, tablecloths, placemats, wall hangings, bedspreads, shawls, and more...
Functional, handmade, and each a work of art.
We source from family businesses, village cooperatives, small workshops,
and occasionally from a grandmother producing with her weaving loom positioned next to her kitchen table.
Each piece honors unique regional weaving traditions handed down through generations,
influenced by climate, terrain, and available natural materials.
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Country/Regions Featured
Handmade textiles sourced from
Greece, Turkey, Syria, Morocco
· Natural Dyes
Most natural fiber dyes are vegetable
dyes, main sources of which are
derived from various parts of a
plant such as roots, stems, seeds.
barks, leaves, and wood. There are
also biological sources.
Additionally, indigo is a natural dye
extracted from the leaves of the
Indigofera. Deep black dye is created
with tannins and iron or from black
walnut shell.
Cherry tree roots produce purple dye.
Natural brown dyes are from the
Walnut, butternut, chestnut and
oak trees. The bark of the olive tree
as well as its leaves, and varieties of
colored olives provide a range of green
and tan dyes. Yellow is obtained from
onion skins, turmeric, tea, and rhubarb.
· Techniques
Embroidery, knitting, crochet, hand weaving, quilting,
boil wool, sewing, knotting, braiding.
· Fibers
Wool, cotton, silk or wool/cotton/silk blends, linen, velvet,
Yarn. Also, sequins, ceramic beads
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· NO Synthetics
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Proven Popularity in Retail:
· Embroidered Pillow Covers
Silk thread hand embroidered on cotton muslin secure zipper
Enclosure. Intricate designs, each unique. We work with women’s
groups in villages in Turkey, Cypress, and Greece. Each
one-of-a-kind. Measurements approximately 15 x 15”.
Typical order is 24 pieces.
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· Blankets, Shawls and More
Variety of blankets and sizes, cotton, wool, or combination
of wool/silk/cotton. Minimums vary with product.
Exquisite one-of-a-kind silk embroidered spreads, wall hangings,
a variety of sizes. Inquire about current product availability.
Let us know the range of textile products that might be suitable for
your retail vision. We can show you a wide range of options. Colors,
textures, and the richness of handmade pieces can give that visual ‘pop’.