Elle La. Traditional fabrics in premium interior goods
My name is Ella Hustinx and I launched Elle La in the summer of 2020. Honoring age-old textile traditions and supporting the artisans who uphold these traditions was the inspiration for Elle La. I aspire to genuinely connect you to my products by telling you the story of the makers, the origin of their art, and the natural ingredients used to create all our products.
For a great part of human history, textiles were the most valuable possessions a person could own. Textiles carry an incredible history and have amazing stories to tell. Every 12 months I will launch a new collection as a tribute to one particular textile tradition, exclusively working with natural fibres and dyes. The first collection celebrates the traditional Malian fabrics; Basilan, Gala & Finikönö, handmade by the people of the Dogon. Read more in collections.
I am committed to supporting textile traditions and the artisans who uphold their customs by offering a platform to showcase the beauty, value and sustainability of their ancient art.
MANIFESTO
I. Premium quality goods
II. Honoring ancient textile traditions
III. Natural fibers & plant dyed pigmenting
IV. Respecting the makers – fair wages & healthy production
V. Aiming for sustainability
Natural material use
Elle La carefully chooses her materials, aiming for naturalness, longevity and durability.
Recycled filling - The filling is recycled down feathers. In collaboration with the Amsterdam based thrift-shop De Lokatie we collect second- hand feather bedding which is cleaned and purified by bedding company Ducky dons in accordance with the ‘Responsible Down Standard’ (RDS).
100% cotton - All fabrics used in this collection are 100% cotton. Handpicked, hand-spun & handwoven in Mali.
Natural dyes - The plant-based dyes ensure non-toxicity, protecting our planet - oceans, animals and people. Natural pigments infuse the fabrics with warm & lively colours which are hard to find in synthetic colouring.
Local Manufacturing
Elle La’s interior goods are made with love in the centre of Amsterdam, in collaboration with Atelier Made Here.
Atelier Made Here is a cooperation aiming to bring manufacturing back to the Netherlands, reduce carbon footprint and stimulate “slow fashion”.
The skilled craftsman work with meticulous attention to detail and utmost care, coming from countries like Syria and Iraq. Working with a local manufacturer enables us to reduce emissions, support our local economy and produce on a smaller scale, based on real demand.
Steps towards sustainability
Recycled filling - Our cushion filling is made from recycled down feather. In collaboration with the Amsterdam based thrift-shop De Lokatie we collect second- hand feather bedding which is cleaned and purified by bedding company Ducky dons in accordance to the ‘Responsible Down Standard’ (RDS).
Natural materials - Elle La carefully chooses materials, aiming for authenticity, longevity and durability. All fabrics are 100% cotton & plant dyed thus biodegradable and do no harm to our people, planet, oceans & animals.
Sustainable Delivery service - Ella La ships her products with the sustainable delivery company Red Je Pakketje. They strive for complete CO2-free delivery throughout the Netherlands and compensate for all CO2 they emit during shipments.
Local production - By cooperating with Atelier Made Here we aim to reduce our carbon footprint by producing on a smaller scale, eliminating waste of discarded products and reducing emissions.