Announcement    Surya (SOOR-ya) Leela (LEE-lah) products are handmade from organic and environmentally sustainable materials that are of the highest quality and comfort. Easy to love, effortless to wear, all items are made by hand from natural fiber, organic textiles - hemp. organic cotton, flax linen, silk - sourced from reputable, clean, ethical facilities.

Surya means Sun in Sanskrit and Leela means play. Surya Leela's Lion logo represents the spry, sun-loving, majestic, powerful, and playful qualities Jeenifer encourages you to embody when wearing her comfortable, colorful clothing. As the sun, play, and creativity are essential to life, Jen encourages you to make Surya Leela garments an essential part of your eco-friendly wardrobe and hopes to inspire you to live passionately, yet playfully with a light heart.

Surya Leela Designs is happy to be a part of a growing movement that values the health and sustainability of people, local economies, and the environment by offering made-to-order items that are organic, eco-friendly, easy on sensitive skin, and long lasting.

~ Why hemp ~
Industrial hemp has low water and herbicide requirements, low labor and health costs for farmers, and yields a high net profit per acre.
Hemp produces three times the fiber per acre than Cotton using half the water.
The growing industrial hemp market offers abundant potential for economic growth in North Carolina and the United States.
Hemp fibers, seeds, and oil have proven benefits for human health.
When blended with other fibers, like organic cotton hemp gives excellent durability and texture.
Hemp makes excellent paper, which could significantly reduce deforestation.

~ Why Organic ~
Raising organic cotton fosters healthy soil and a diverse bioecosystem which contributes to climate change mitigation and an increased ability to adapt to extreme weather events.
Organic cotton production avoids using toxic chemicals leading to lower health risks to farmers, production workers, and consumers.
Organic methods of raising cotton consume less water than conventional methods as organic farmers use drip irrigation and other water-saving methods, again impacting sustainability and climate changes.
Consumer demand is high for organic textile production in the U.S, rising 73% in 2019 alone.

~ Why Yoga ~

Yoga breathing and exercise, cleanses the body’s vital organs, tissues, glands, and nervous system through oxygenation and flushing out toxins.
Yoga meditation and methods are empowering in that they are always available and accessible to the practitioner, and can be practiced anywhere by anyone at any time.
Yoga philosophy provides structure and meaning in a chaotic world.
Yoga has been shown to be a gateway into improved mental and emotional health, balanced eating practices, and sustainable living.


Currently, Jennifer designs and draft all patterns by hand, then sews, dyes and finishes your garment from her home studio in beautiful central North Carolina. Garments are dyed using low impact, fiber-reactive dyes, which won't bleed or rub off, then hand-stamped or screen-printed inside with the Leela Lion logo.

Patches are now added BY REQUEST ONLY and hand-stamped or silk screened with designs made uniquely by and for Surya Leela Designs.

When ordering, please be sure to read the "Frequently Asked Questions" section regarding Customization, Shipping, and Exchange Policies.

Surya Leela is ...
dedicated to versatility and sustainability -
inspired to be delighted, free, and empowered physically -
explores the natural and unbound -
expresses of good health, good news, and good vibes going down!

Be Light, Share Love, Live in Leela ~ Jai!

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