About Luella Linen

 

I’ve always preferred natural products in the home. Much of the cotton in the bedding market has been heavily sprayed with pesticides, whereas linen is far more ecological. The reasons to love pure linen as a fabric choice for sheets, duvet covers and pillowcases is because, not only do they feel very soft, light and luxurious, they also offer a number of health benefits.  Due to the thickness of the flax fibres, the number of threads within its weave cannot be as high as those of finer Eygptian cottons, but the strength of linen is far superior to most cottons.  Linen fabric is naturally moisture absorbing and has the ability to trap air to keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer.  Linen is widely regarded as one of the most luxurious fabrics.  An endearing characteristic of linen is that it becomes softer and more desirable over time, the more it is washed.

 In the spring of 2013 I flew to Ho Chi Minh City to meet with a number of different textiles cooperatives to discuss the manufacture of a small range of hand-embroidered bedding made of 100% pure luxury linen and a selection of beautiful hand stitched mulberry silk and velvet quilts.

Embroidery is a 700 year old tradition in Vietnam.  It is also a very popular extracurricular activity.

I found a workshop in the countryside that employs around a dozen local women.  They are all highly skilled artisans and every piece is finished with great attention and care. They were delighted to work with my designs to create a unique product at an affordable price.  The range combines classic luxury with a contemporary twist.  Our linen is a very soft, light and fluid material, with a rich and luxurious feel, so it’s lovely to sleep in.  Luella Linen is an exquisite product and therefore the ultimate in bedroom luxury.

 

- Theresa Wallis-Smith, Founder, Luella Linen