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Natural Dyes

Natural Plant Dyes Since I work with natural plant dyes on a daily basis, I have added some of the dyes to my Web Shop, for others who wish to work with […]

PAIVATAR Hand Spun

Handspun Bamboo

PAIVATAR Hand Spun Art Yarns I hand spin yarns in small quantities, using a blend of natural plant dyed wool, Cotton, Hemp and Flax plant based fibres. Please Note:Due to a sudden […]

Sashiko Threads

Paivatar Sashiko Threads

Natural Plant Dyed Sashiko Threads These are naturally plant dyed Sashiko threads. The yarns that I use for these kits are pure Egyptian cotton, or linen/bamboo blend threads. The yarns are all […]

Plant Dyed Yarns

DK Organic Merino Wool

Plant Dyed Yarns All of my natural plant dyed yarns will now be sold through my PaivatarYarns shop on EBay. https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/paivataryarns For those who like to nalbind, knit, crochet, make rya rugs […]

Sámi Craft Supplies

Vadmal Felted Wool

A selection of Saami reindeer leather kits and craft supplies are now available for purchase. Pewter Thread Pewter thread is traditionally used for embroidery and embellishments on Sami style clothing.The pewter thread […]

Sámi Reindeer Leather Jewelry

Sami Reindeer Leather Bracelets

Sami Reindeer Leather Jewelry I make a selection of reindeer leather jewelry, bracelets, arm bands, necklaces using natural materials and techniques in the tradition of my ancestors. I use natural reindeer leather, […]

Finnish Folk Rya Kits

Finnish Folk Art Rya Kit

Finnish Folk Rya Kits This new series of Rya Rug kits that I am designing are based on the traditional folk Rya of Finland. ‘Suomen Kansanomaiset Ryijyt’.Some of the earliest Rya in […]

Ikkuna Rya Rug Kits

Ikkuna Rya

Ikkuna – Window Pane – Rya Rug Kits I first designed these ‘Ikkuna’ Window Panes Rya kits about 20 years ago. I wove the first sample rya on my Glimakra tapestry loom. […]