Maiwa East

The staff is very knowledgeable and eager to help. This is what i love about family run businesses , they are truly passionate about what they do.

Staff was super helpful, it looks like there is all you need for your natural dying needs. I like the little how-to booklets they provide.

The clothes are incredibly well made, sophisticated, unique and very original. And the staff is just wonderful!

Picking up web orders is easy at this location. Always friendly staff make for a nice experience.

Quality products made traditionally. Recommend to anyone who buys clothes & fabrics.

Unique selection of bedding, clothing and textile products with unmatchable quality. Staff knowledgeable and always willing to fulfill special requests. Product availability is sometimes limited due to its artisanal manufacture. This is their warehouse for pickups only. Public shop is on Granville Island.

Their website says:“Closed Weekends and HolidaysBut ...We often run workshops on weekends, if we are running a workshop we are open.”(As of June 2, 2019)When I arrived during a workshop, and mentioned this policy from their website, the person working said I needed to come by during the week. I suggested that they should update their website to reflect this, and the person was unable to hear that feedback graciously. She said no one else had ever had a problem before. She asked why I wanted to come in, and said she could let me in if I knew exactly what product I wanted to buy. I felt discriminated against, like I wasn’t wearing the right clothing to be shopping at Maiwa as a gay working class person with a natural dying practice. Other folks intending to take them up on their word should be aware that they will make a judgement as to whether you are worth letting in.

The store is so wonderful the staff always greet us with a kind welcome.The choices of mixed media products is great. The staff are generous with their knowledge.

I can't say enough good things about Maiwa! The School of Textiles has world class workshops; the supply store has everything you need - dyes, additives, fibre - for natural dyeing; and the Online store is staffed by caring humans who communicate promptly and are most accommodating. I have been dyeing with their natural dyes and fibre blanks for almost 2 years and am very pleased with the quality and service!

This place is the best! Sustainable, ethical + so much incredible knowledge from all staff. ❤️ 120% 4 thumbs up!