Deep within the jungle lies a secret: Malabar has been producing eco-friendly fabrics for more than twenty years, made from start to finish by hand.

The exotic and magical shores of India have inspired the creation of Malabar's handloom cottons, intricate embroideries and sumptuous silks. It is in Kerala, in a corner of the tropical monsoon lands of South India where Malabar's extraordinary cottons are crafted. Here the fabrics are produced in the most tradional of ways, dyed by hand, woven by hand and withoutt the use of machines: the fabrics are all made using all natural fibres, some of which are organic. The ethical production relies on small co-operatives, preserving the principles and skills of their forefathers.

Malabar passionately values the ancient traditions of these unique and socially accountable fabrics and share in the pride of the craftsmen who know that they alone are responsible for the look, feel and beauty of a fabric made by their own hands.

A wide range of fabrics from sumptuous taffeta silk, linen, crushed velvet, damask, bamboo velvet, silk organdie through to hand-loomed , hand-dyed cotton in a fabulous choice of rich, vibrant shades. swatch service available upon request.

Moka handloom cotton stripe collection

A collection of refined handloom cotton stripes for cool summer living, made up of 7 designs including a herringbone stripe, a cut-thread design using jute, a narrow stripe and a wide stripe, in turquoise, terracotta, blue and naturals. Spaghetti Western meets urban chic!

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Zaika handloom ribbed cotton stripe collection

A smart braid-like stripe in a crisp ribbed handloom in 2 designs, Zaika and Chiko, each available in 20 vibrant colourways.

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Melrose and Kelso collection tartan curtain and furnishing fabrics

From bothy to hunting lodge, country cottage to manor house, Malabar brings you the essential yarn-dyed cotton tartan. Melrose, a wide plaid, and its sister Kelso, a smaller plaid, are both available in 18 colours ranging from a traditional Scottish blue to a more contemporary lime green and plum combo.

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Cricket cotton handloom stripes and Croquet herringbone collection furnishing fabrics

This useful medium scale stripe is available in 21 great colourways from rich red, deep aubergines to cool blues and greens and is accompanied by Croquet, a smart herringbone design in complementary colours.

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Cricket cotton handloom stripes and Croquet herringbone collection furnishing fabrics

This useful medium scale stripe is available in 21 great colourways from rich red, deep aubergines to cool blues and greens and is accompanied by Croquet, a smart herringbone design in complementary colours.

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Oska cotton handloom gingham check collection curtain fabrics

This pretty cotton gingham check replaces our favourite Ziro, now discontinued. On a slightly larger scale and with a fabulous choice of 25 colours from bright and bold to soft muted hues, we know you are going to love it!

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Melrose and Kelso collection tartan curtain and furnishing fabrics

From bothy to hunting lodge, country cottage to manor house, Malabar brings you the essential yarn-dyed cotton tartan. Melrose, a wide plaid, and its sister Kelso, a smaller plaid, are both available in 18 colours ranging from a traditional Scottish blue to a more contemporary lime green and plum combo.

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Zari embroidered silk collection curtain fabrics

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Zari embroidered silk collection curtain fabrics

Malabar evokes the opulent splendour of a maharaja's palace with this stunning collection of finely woven silk designs of simple orbs and stripes and complicated filigree patterns in rich jewel-like colours adorned with gold brocade.

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Tao embroidered silk collection curtain fabrics

We take the Silk Route to China with two fabulous chinoiserie-style floral embroideries, played out on silk or linen grounds, in an exotic mix of colours to create a formal look for full-length curtains.

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Tao embroidered silk collection curtain fabrics

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Jaipur silk and linen damask collection curtain fabrics

Dramatic large scale silk and linen damask.

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Chantilly embroidered linen and voile collection curtain fabrics

Two pretty floral designs embroidered and appliquéd on a choice of linen or cotton voile. Chantilly is perfect for creating dreamy style bedrooms, with soft linen curtains and co-ordinated crisp cotton voiles for canopies and cushions.

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Mandara embroidered silk

Two silk floral embroideries, Mandara and a co-ordinating silk stripe, Maylee. Combine them for a truly luxurious effect, or enjoy them separately - perfect for curtains, blinds, cushions and bedspreads. Eight ravishing colourways from bold and beautiful to soft and feminine.

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Kinder World cotton children's collection curtain fabrics

For kids with imagination, aged 6-14, this is no ordinary fabric collection. Intricate embroidery and appliqués are used in 11 designs on themes such as animals, sport, the undersea world, hot air balloons, and girlie handbags. Transform your kid's room into a whole new world (or just reflect the zoo it is already!).

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Candy Stick cotton children's collection curtain fabrics

10 zingy handloomed stripes in bright pastels, suitable for curtains, blinds and cushions to coordinate with Kinder World, use on their own, or with any of Malabar’s collections of handloomed plains. Not just suitable for kids, of course…..

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Taishan velvet made from eco-friendly bamboo and cotton

An innovative velvet available in 35 stunning colours from deep rich aubergine, raspberry and hot pink to kingfisher, mossy green and bronze, in a brilliant mix of cotton and bamboo fibre - the new wonder yarn! Bamboo grows very quickly, needs no pesticides and makes fantastic fabrics. With its natural sheen and robustness, it is perfect for curtains or upholstery.

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Tiffany silk satin collection curtain fabrics

Think thirties or fifties glamour, with this wonderfully luxurious heavy weight silk satin in 13 delightfully delicious colours.

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Kohinoor

Crewel work is traditionally done in the northern Indian region of Kashmir. The base cloth is known as desooti and the embroidery is done in pure wool. There are many different qualities of crewel work this is among the finest, click on images for swatch chart

Kohinor

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The Kohinor crewel is probably the finest crewel work available, embroidered by people usually given to making fine carpets. The work is very detailed, and with using two ply wool, it is extremely time consuming to make. As a result, the fabric is not cheap, but it is particularly beautiful and worth every penny.

Divine crushed velvet in 37 fantastic colours click here for swatch chart