About Asterra

Asterra was founded in 2005, as an ordinary shop in natural textiles, at the Hooigracht in Leiden by Helga van Ruijven. The founding of Asterra originated from a longing to pay a contribution to care, warmth and comfort for children and adults. Clothing can be an important means to reach that. The name Asterra is a conjunction of the Latin words “aster” (=star) and” terra” (=earth): a connection of heaven and earth.

In 2007 the shop was converted into a web shop with an adjusted assortment of articles. The most important product are woolen, silk and woolen/silk underwear. Apart from this we sell socks, some other (woolen) baby articles and breathable children’s rainwear. The rainwear is the only article that does not fit in the term ‘natural textile’; however, it is snug, warm and practical. The material is exceedingly strong and keeps your (grand) child warm and dry, so that it can play outside, even if everything is wet. All articles of Asterra have been produced in a responsible way, with respect for people, animals and nature.