The Sewing Sailor, where nature’s beauty meets gentle design
Handmade, sustainable, luxury stationery, fine art, homeware and surface pattern design
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR YOU
100% NZ MADE LINEN TEA TOWELS
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BEES and KANUKA LINEN TEA TOWEL
Regular price $38.00 NZDRegular priceSale price $38.00 NZD -
RURU and HEBE LINEN TEA TOWEL
Regular price $38.00 NZDRegular priceSale price $38.00 NZD -
WAXEYE on POHUTUKAWA LINEN TEA TOWEL
Regular price $38.00 NZDRegular priceSale price $38.00 NZD -
TUI on HARAKEKE LINEN TEA TOWEL
Regular price $38.00 NZDRegular priceSale price $38.00 NZD
We believe in quality and responsible living
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Unique Design
Designed by hand with integrity and unicity
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Sustainable Products
We only use sustainable materials which support the environment
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Handmade
Every product is handmade with love and care. From us to you
OUR SHOP
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GREETING CARDS
Luxury greetings cards printed from my original watercolour paintings. Each card is...
Let customers speak for us
from 240 reviewsI am pleased with the stickers. They will add to the range of little gifts for my family. They were reasonably promptly delivered and were contained in environmentally sensitive materials too.
Ho comprato gli strofinacci per fare i regali di Natale.Soggetti bellissimi, i dipinti sembrano prendere forma, il lino è di alta qualità.Sicuramente verranno apprezzati moltissimo. Bravissima artista 🌸
Beautifully packed and presented. Stunning work of art. The perfect gift for everyone👍🏽😃
My first purchase of several smaller pieces included the kingfish. Originally intended to use as gifts for family overseas. Not yet wrapped. Still deciding whether to keep for myself. Probably going to buy bigger.
STRAELITZIA REGINAE / Bird of Paradise fine art Print
I had a wonderful time learning some new skills and hopefully will put them to lots of good practice. Lovely person, lovely session and lots of knowledge to share
Tui is my favourite NZ bird, restrained colouring yet still striking, the print from The Sewing Sailor captures all of this beautifully and it's perched on my favourite NZ plant - Kōwhai - win/win!
Absolutely beautiful quality. Beautifully wrapped.
Lovely Xmas presents
The prints from the Sewing Sailor are magnificent - perfectly lifelike illustrations, high quality prints - they look fantastic.
Arrived very quickly. Amazing quality product, they look fantastic in the frames on the wall
Great quality stickers, beautifully crafted. Perfect gift for a friend heading overseas. Packaged and shipped with love. Super efficient service, ordered around 3pm and delivered in the South Island the following day.
More than happy with the print. Just in at framers to have it professionally framed. Can't wait to get it back.
We are heading of to the Uk shortly! I’ve got a wee collection of things from the-sewing-sailor to give to one of our hosts! Pansies and Fantails are my absolute favourites….so pleased I shopped and got these beautiful gifts! Thank you
I ordered 3 of the birds and they were all gorgeous. I’ve framed them in a natural frame and I’m so pleased with the results.
SURFACE PATTERN DESIGN
Elena is the artist, illustrator and founder of The Sewing Sailor, a sustainable luxury brand rooted in fine art, surface pattern design, and eco-conscious stationery.Raised in the Italian countryside, and now based in New Zealand, she grew up surrounded by her mother’s interior design studio, a garden in full bloom, and a family who lived and breathed creativity. Those early days instilled in Elena a deep reverence for craftsmanship, storytelling, and the natural world, all of which continue to shape her work today.Elena's artwork is delicate, detailed, and driven by a love for the environment. Through soft watercolor and refined design, she creates timeless pieces that reflect the beauty and fragility of the natural world.Now based in New Zealand, Elena collaborates with clients around the world to create nature-inspired collections that are heartfelt, distinctive, and aligned with brands who value sustainability, beauty, and meaningful storytelling.
FROM THE BLOG
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WAYS TO EARN A LIVING AS AN ARTIST
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