Ella Henry is a textile designer and arts educator who specialises in natural dyeing and pattern design. Currently based in Liverpool, England, Ella has spent time living, travelling and working in South East Asia and Mexico. Using inspiration from her time in different cultures Ella's work fuses traditional craftsmanship with a commitment to sustainable textiles practices in a contemporary context.​

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Ella’s work embraces the beauty of natural colour whilst championing sustainable practices in the fashion and textiles industry. Her approach weaves together diverse methods of pattern creation, colour application, and decoration, resulting in pieces that celebrate the essence of the natural world.​ Her journey in design began after graduating from a fashion textiles print design degree in 2015 and moving to Saigon, Vietnam. During her time in Vietnam, she founded 'Ella Henry Design,' an ethical swimwear brand known for its bold and vivid hand drawn prints. The swimwear and fashion pieces were crafted with an emphasis on slow fashion practices, reflecting a conscious commitment to ethical production.​

Beyond her design practice, Ella is an experienced visual arts educator, firmly believing in the transformative power of art-based education. After spending two years as a visual arts teacher in Mexico City, Ella continues to draw inspiration from the exciting and rich textiles and art inherent in Mexican culture.

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Ella's dedication to positive change in the fashion industry is unwavering. Her previous focus on ethical production aimed at eliminating exploitation within manufacturing, emphasising the importance of products made slowly and built to last.

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Presently, her passion lies in sustainable textiles, recognising their pivotal role in supporting and empowering individuals to create textiles that draw upon tradition and cause no harm to the environment or people. Pursuing a Masters Degree in Fashion Innovation at Liverpool John Moores University, Ella's current work revolves around exploring natural dyeing and creating textiles that merge her love for pattern with a sustainable textile-making process, utilising natural dyes and fabrics. This marks a new chapter in her commitment to a fashion industry that prioritises both creativity and conscientious practices.​