IKIGAIA is a slow-fashion atelier where garments and textile art are created in harmony with Nature. Each piece is hand-stitched and botanically dyed by Emma in her slow-fashion atelier in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. From the natural colours to the mindful pace of her creation processes,
nature is both the source and inspiration of everything she makes.
A handmade collection that mirrors our slow and mindful way of creation. Reflecting nature’s pace and the beauty that unfolds when we give it "time".
By using natural materials, we move with the rhythms of the earth, respecting its cycles and all it has to offer. Instead of harmful synthetic dyes, we choose botanical colours that let us co-create with nature, adding its energy into every handmade piece. Each creation becomes a gentle, soulful collaboration with Gaia, rooted in slow making, ancient traditions, and a deeper connection to the natural world around us.
WORKSHOPS
Step into the creative world of natural textile dyeing and explore various Japanese textile art techniques.
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In each workshop, you’ll create your own unique piece of textile art using colours extracted from botanicals, while taking time to slow down, reconnect with nature, and express yourself creatively.
Making something yourself is a way to slow down and reconnect. It allows you be present with your hands, your creativity, and the materials in front of you. You start to appreciate the effort, the process, and the beauty of creating something that truly means something to you.
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