Post on 04-Apr-2016
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The name Alva is inspired by the noble one. "At House of Alva, we celebrate artisans who lovingly craft timeless scarves for you.
Each scarf is designed by our finest artisans of rare art forms. "Each piece tells a story of celebration of a unique and rare artistry like hand block
printing, hand made kantha embroidery, weaving, and screen printing. "By collaborating with us, the artisans and their communities have found patronage
with buyers who seek exquisite and luxurious handmade scarves. "We are honored to offer you an ensemble of the finest handmade and handcrafted
scarves, brought to life for our modern day buyers at attainable prices. "www.HouseOfAlva.com
HANDMADE SILK KANTHA SCARVES
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Reversible Kanthas scarves are made with
block printed, hand painted woven and printed silk sarees
from across India
Each scarf is a work of art created using different
panels of the sari "No two scarves are alike -
a truly unique scarf
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Each scarf is handmade by women artisans
of The Sewing Project (non-profit society for women)
"Each scarf is a labor of love
& takes nearly 15 days to craft
HAND BLOCK PRINTED SCARVES
Each scarf is hand block printed by 4th generation master block printers
from Bagru, Rajasthan
We use vegetable dyes & non-toxic pigments
to craft our resplendent silk-cotton scarves
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Diamond Tile Scarf in Copper
Two Worlds in GrayscaleTwo Worlds in Plenty of Color
Flower Petal Scarf in Henna
Egyptian Scarf
Diamond Tile Scarf in Bronze
HAND SCREEN PRINTED SILK SCARVES
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Our hand screen printed silk scarves are crafted
by artisans from Jaipur, Rajasthan
"We use non-toxic dyes
to hand-screen print our scarves
LUXURIOUS CASHMERE & WOOL SCARVES
Cashmere Nautical World ScarfCashmere Floral World Map ScarfCashmere Vintage Globe Scarf
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Checks in Orchid Wool ScarfChecks in Azure Wool Scarf Checks in White Wool Scarf
Sky in Blue Silk Wool ScarfPretty in Pink Silk Wool ScarfLilac Pastel Silk Wool Scarf
LUXURIOUS PASHMINA SCARVES
Woven Pashmina scarves are lovingly crafted by
small-scale weavers from Kashmir, India
"We are committed to investing in the economic well-being and financial future of our
artisans. "We partner with The Sewing Project, our sister non-profit to craft our silk Kantha scarves.
Through our partnership, we provide women Livelihood trainings and opportunities, Financial Literacy and Menstrual Health and Hygiene trainings. "
We partner with 4th generation block printing artisans in Bagru, Rajasthan to support the traditional art of hand-block printing to craft our silk-cotton scarves. As a
commitment to our artisans and their traditional craft, we provide our artisans fair wages, and use vegetable dyes and non-toxic dyes to make our scarves. "
We work directly with weaving communities in Amritsar, Punjab and hand screen printers in Jaipur, Rajasthan to create resplendent scarves and sustain small-scale
enterprises. "By collaborating with us, diverse artisans find access to global markets and an
opportunity to showcase their immense talent. "Our scarves are not just must-have pieces in every fashionista's wardrobe, they are heirloom pieces for the next generation of fashion divas. Our high quality pieces will last a lifetime, so morph them into any type of scarf you want - a head scarf, a neck
scarf or even a beach scarf. "Be the trend - don't just follow it.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT "WWW.HOUSEOFALVA.COM
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