ABOUT US

Hi angels! I’m Ella, a self-taught crochet artist and designer from Melbourne, Australia

I first learnt to crochet from YouTube tutorials during the Covid-19 pandemic and haven’t put my crochet hook down since. In 2023 I began designing and crocheting bikinis for myself to wear, and after getting lots of positive feedback about my designs on social media, decided to take a leap of faith and share my bikinis with the rest of the world too

Ixora Swim is entirely owned and operated by me - each piece is conceptualised, designed and slowly made to order from my home on Yorta Yorta land. Every Ixora bikini truly is a labour of love, meticulously crafted to honour the wearer and the environment. There are no offcuts or leftover material with crochet, only what's needed is made, which is so important in a world where fast fashion has taken over. I care deeply about offering extended sizing without the fat tax that other small handmade brands typically apply - I want everybody to feel accepted and confident when choosing to shop with my brand 

I am completely overwhelmed with how much you’ve loved Ixora so far, and I’m so excited for what’s to come for my little bikini brand. Thank you for sharing the journey with me :)

Love, Ella xo