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ORBISCRAFT & ATELIERS IN VANCOUVER4 stores · curated ORBIS register
1663 Duranleau Street, Net Loft, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S3 / Vancouver / Canada
Maiwa started in 1986 as Kwon's one-woman natural-dye practice and Granville Island shop; house now also runs a textile school and foundation supporting Indian artisans.
Best for Natural dyes, textiles and artisan support from a Granville Island shop.
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver sportswear label since 2007—handmade-in-Canada midweight fleece hoodies with premium ribs and relief-sided construction.
Best for Premium fleece, loopback
Reigning Champ, founded in 2007 by Craig Atkinson, is a Vancouver-based label specializing in elevated sportswear and closet basics. The brand is known for clean, simple silhouettes brought forth in soft French terry with comfortable flatlock seams. All designs are handmade in Canada with 100% cotton construction, premium rib cuffs and hems, and relief ribbing on the sides for mobility and durability. Men's hoodies start at $130, with options in heavyweight fleece and merino wool. The brand operates physical stores in Vancouver including locations at 2119 West 4th Avenue and 1148 Robson Street.
1531 Johnston Street, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9 / Vancouver / Canada
Established 1986 by weaver-designer Diana Sanderson on Granville Island; weft is still thrown by hand on floor and dobby looms that can hold 30+ yards of hand-dyed silk.
Best for Hand-dyed silk woven on floor and dobby looms.
1440 Old Bridge Street, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S6 / Vancouver / Canada
Founded 1984 by David New-Small and Nora Sterling as New-Small and Sterling; Boha Glass: first independent studio-glass facility in BC; now run by Benjamin Kikkert after New-Small retired 2016.
Best for Studio glass from a workshop founded in 1984 and now run by Benjamin Kikkert.
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