Handcrafted using two craft techniques – crochet and weaving, Théla’s products come in excitingly vibrant colours. The crochet products are thoughtfully made in Greece by founder, Diti Kotecha, while the woven products come from her collaborations with ethical organizations in India.
Currently, Théla offers bags, accessories and home goods made from discarded textile waste and plastic yarn.
Théla is rated as Favourable for their upcycling initiative that diverts plastic waste from filling landfills and prevents ocean pollution. They also ensure that plastic waste generated in their production process is donated to plastic recycling projects.
Théla’s products are made from organic cotton or upcycling plastic waste to make their products. The natural dyes used are procured from herbs and fruits. They have replaced conventional nylon with organic cotton warp.
They provide fair wages and practise inclusivity. Their energy use is minimal with low waste methods and the waste is discarded responsibly. Their partnerships empowers artisan communities.
The brand actively minimizes plastic use and promotes alternatives to single-use plastic. They use recyclable and compostable packaging as much as they can.
