Eco-conscious design, crafted to inspire

Māya is a Berlin-based textile and design atelier dedicated to sustainability, heritage craft, and artistic innovation.

We specialise in handcrafted, small-batch production and printing using traditional block printing techniques, natural dyes, eco-friendly inks and organic fabrics.

Through immersive workshops, exclusive textile collections, and research-driven storytelling, we celebrate the intersection of traditional and innovative design. Every print, fabric, and workshop experience is designed to honour artisan knowledge, preserve heritage techniques, and inspire a deeper connection to craftsmanship.

At Māya, we don’t just create textiles—we craft stories, foster community, and champion ethical design and innovation in every step of the process.

The Māya Experience: Story Driven Design

Māya is a journey of research and exploration of heritage, craft, and sustainability— every print tells a story, every textile carries history and meaning, and every print experience connects you to the art of mindful making.

Block Print Berlin's organic maxi tote bag dyed with natural dyes. An exclusive print surface by Ateliermaya. Maya Block Print Berlin
NATŪRA Natural Narratives, Bagru is a limited-edition capsule collection shaped by the raw beauty of natural colours and the raw authenticity of handcrafted textiles. Available at the Maya Block Print Berlin Experience.
NATŪRA Natural Narratives, Bagru is a limited-edition capsule collection shaped by the raw beauty of natural colours and the raw authenticity of handcrafted textiles. Available at the Maya Block Print Berlin Experience.

Cultural storytelling through sustainable textiles.

About Māya

We work with handcrafted textiles that tell a story of sustainability

At Māya, we honour the legacy of sustainable textiles. Crafted with integrity, our designs blend heritage craftsmanship with contemporary artistry—each piece a bridge between tradition and innovation.

Collaborating with master artisans at workshops and studios in Bagru, we print with natural dyes, eco-friendly inks, and hand-carved blocks on cotton.

Printed in small batches, our textiles reflect the patience and skill of generations, preserving cultural traditions while respecting the planet.

Beyond textiles, Māya is a platform for storytelling, research, and cultural exchange. Our immersive workshops and exclusive releases share the knowledge gained from working alongside artisans—keeping their traditions alive while inspiring a new generation of makers.

Every print is a conversation across time, a dialogue between past and present. We invite you to explore our first collection and become part of this journey.

Maya Block Print Berlin Experiences, Stories and Block Print Workshops. Collaborating with master artisans at workshops and studios in Bagru, we print with natural dyes, eco-friendly inks, and hand-carved blocks on cotton.
View fullsize From the Māya Anthology: Stories in Cloth Textile Fragment, Edo Period (17th–19th century) Created in Japan. Silk. Stencil-resist dyed. Embroidery and gold couching. Textile fragment from “The Connoisseur’s Book of Silk Fragme
View fullsize 🍃 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗺 𝗔 𝗠ā𝘆𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 Our Block Print Workshops are live. At Māya we tell cultural stories through sustainable textiles. This Spring, we return to our print tables with Blockprint Berlin –
View fullsize Studio Stories: A Living Library of Blocks Each block tells a story. Hand-carved in Jaipur and Bagru, our collection of over 150 woodblocks has been collected over time—through trusted artisans, respected and established suppliers, and direct
View fullsize 🍃 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗺 𝗔 𝗠ā𝘆𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 Introducing the Māya Block Print Berlin Spring Series: Spring Rythm. Four experiences. One philosophy. Crafted to make a difference. This spring, we invite you to reconnect. With
View fullsize Today, on the first day of spring ‘25 we launch our website. We are moving with the gentle swing of seasons! This marks a significant moment—one that has been years in the making. Today I also want to thank the master artisans who ta
View fullsize From the Māya Anthology. Stories in Cloth. Fragment of a Floorspread, Late 17th century Attributed to India Cotton; plain weave. Mordant-painted and dyed, resist-dyed. Once part of a large floor spread, this textile fragment reflects the skilled
View fullsize Re-Introduction: A Creative Community for Creatives. With our website launch happening this Thursday, I wanted to take a moment to reintroduce myself and also share more about the vision of Māya. I’m Lizane Louw, an artist, designer, and j
View fullsize Lumen | A Continuation of Creativity During my research in a museum archive, I made an unexpected discovery—a 13th–14th century block-printed textile fragment from Gujarat, India. You can see the design in my previous post. The rhythm
View fullsize From the Māya Anthology: Stories in Cloth. Textile Fragment, 13th–14th century. Printed in Gujarat, India. Fragments of a larger piece of work. Found near Fustat in Egypt. Plain weave cotton; block-printed, resist-dyed. Dated to the thirt
View fullsize 4 March 2016, Bagru, India. Nine years ago, on the 4th of March, I printed my first textiles—marking the start of my block print journey. Today our business turns one. ________________ 🍃Māya turns one today, but we are not counting years,
View fullsize Dabu Block Printing: Crafting with Mud and Water – A Cultural Travel Feature by @lizanelouw In the village of Bagru, the rhythmic sound of block printing is familiar. Artisans stamp hand-carved blocks onto fabric in dimly lit workshops, and
View fullsize What an incredible and inspiring print weekend we had! We enjoyed printing with a creative group of people—painters, designers, craftspeople, and beginners alike. It’s always fascinating to see how each person brings their ideas, lived
View fullsize Māya Block Print Berlin: The authentic, one-of-a-kind eco craft & sustainable block print experience. Not all block printing workshops are created equal. At Māya Block Print Berlin, we offer more than just a workshop—we provide an artis
View fullsize Studio Stories: Expanding our print surfaces – Introducing the Māya Pomegranate & Madder Maxi Tote. We're taking our love for natural dyes, heritage craft, and eco-conscious design to the next level! After the incredible response from
View fullsize Creativity, Tradition & Well-being: Block Printing with Māya Blockprint Berlin. In a world of digital noise and deadlines, creativity is more than an artistic skill—it’s self-care, a moment to pause, and a way to reconnect with your
View fullsize Introducing: The Māya Natūra Botanica Project 🍃 At Māya, we are passionate about sustainability, heritage, and creativity. The Natūra Botanica Project is our next step in celebrating these values—a creative exploration of botanical colour

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