The next stop was India. Here, Bernie was inspired by the way Indian craftsmen produce silk and how all the weaving and finishing was done by hand. The attention to detail was incredible! She was immediately resolved to apply the same washing and softening techniques to linen, something she had not seen on her travels in Belgium. 

With all the knowledge and inspiration from these trips, Bernie established de Le Cuona with a vision to make linen fabrics that the world had never seen before – wonderfully floppy soft and textured. These textures, complemented by the distinctive colour palette of her beloved Africa, make de Le Cuona’s collections truly unique.