The Hen & Ellis

Geddon! Eco-friendly products with a Westcountry heart.

A grandmother and granddaughter partnership: creating eco friendly gifts that celebrate the different meanings of the word Geddon!

Image of a geddon greeting card showing two people on a tandem

About The Hen & Ellis

We’re a small family business based in Southwest England. Our designs celebrate local language, warmth, and wit. Everything we make is designed for everyday use and built to last—with planet-friendly choices at every step.

  • Tea towels made from responsibly sourced cotton using eco-friendly inks
  • Greeting cards and envelopes made from 100% recycled unbleached materials and using eco-friendly inks, printed by a carbon-balanced printer
  • Doormats made from 100% recycled yarn from plastic bottles
  • Eco-friendly, low-energy website hosting
  • All of our products are British made

The “Geddon” Tea towel

Our tea towels feature playful illustrations exploring the many meanings of "Geddon", putting a smile on your face when you're washing up!

  • 100% premium quality cotton
  • Sustainably sourced cotton using eco-friendly inks
  • The tea towel dimensions are 81cm x 49cm
Flat lay of the Geddon tea towel

The “Geddon” Cards

“Geddon” has many meanings in the west country—greeting, encouragement, affection, a bit of everything. Our cards are for all of life's journey: birthdays, weddings, milestones and achievements!

  • Greeting cards and envelopes made from 100% recycled unbleached material
  • Printed using eco-friendly inks by a carbon-balanced printer
  • The card dimensions are 148mm x 148mm
Flat lay of the Geddon teatowel

The “Geddon” Doormat

What better way to welcome you home and welcome guests than with a "Geddon" doormat?

  • Made from 100% recycled yarn from plastic bottles
  • Anti-slip Nitrile rubber backing with recycled content
  • Machine or hand washable
  • Guaranteed for 5 years
  • The doormat dimensions are 46cm x 68cm
Flat lay of the Geddon tea towel

Where to buy

You can find our products at these great local places:

Contact & orders

For enquiries, custom orders, or stockist info, drop us an email, instagram coming soon!