Fabrics - Last updated on February 7, 2012.
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Inspired by the colours and patterns of indigo-dyed and sashiko fabric traditions, these fabrics are designed and manufactured in Japan. They are 45" wide, and 100% cotton with minimal shrinkage. Most fabrics are a typical quilting fabric weight and cost $16 per metre or $4 per fat quarter, while specialty fabrics may be a heavier texture and weight, and range in price from $20 to $36/metre.

This evolving collection of stunning batiks is hand wood blocked and hand dyed by a women's cooperative in rural Ghana. Produced especially for Kallisti Quilts, these authentic batiks are the creative community effort of women pursuing self-sufficiency and education for their children.

One of a kind hand made batik panels are back. Several South African artists have produced these beautiful works of art, perfect for the centrepiece of a wallhanging. All panels are 100% cotton and are now available in five sizes.

A few hand embroidered animal patches in support of AIDS charity are still available and ON SALE for $4 each!

This small but exquisite collection of batiks from Zimbabwe is screen printed, hand dyed and fairly traded. All fabrics are 100% cotton, 56" wide and cost $28 per metre or $5.50 per fat quarter (18" x 22").

ENTIRE COLLECTION ON SALE for 33% off!
These cotton batiks are fairly traded from three batiks artists in Dar es Salaam. They are hand printed and hand dyed, so shading naturally varies within each fabric. Please note that these fabrics are only 36" wide.

Produced in Senegal, the Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Mali and Ghana for traditional West African clothing, these bold prints make durable quilts. All fabrics are 45" wide, and 100% cotton with up to 10% shrinkage. Dyes may not be colourfast. Pre-washing recommended!