Whēku are generally found at the gable of a wharenui, and are carved representations of a human face.
The whēku was designed in the Arawa style, by Tukiri Tini (Te Arawa, Tainui and Waikato), and is a symbolic representation of the wearers’ tūpuna.
The Whēku print is a limited edition by Arabykamaia. (Kamaia Takuira-Mita).
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Our styling follows a gender-neutral colour palette and is cut with plenty of room for the little ones in your life to grow up wearing.
Fit
Short sleeve. Unisex relaxed fit. Size roughly equates to age.
Attributes
Overlock safety stitch at sleeves. Reinforced shoulder seams. Flatlock stitching. Bound neckline.
Fabric
100% Organic Rain-Fed Cotton. GOTS certified.
Weight
180 GSM. Single jersey knit.
All of our orders re shipped in plastic free packaging. We aim to send all orders (other than pre-orders) within 1-2 business days.
We have free global shipping for all orders over $150. For orders under $150 the following rates apply.
Within NZ and AUS
$8 in NZ and $15 in Aus for orders under $150
Rest of world
$30 for orders under $150
All of our products can be machine washed. We recommend a cold wash and line dry for minimal environmental impact.
All our products are free to return at the end of their usable life. We also accept 100% cotton from any brand to be included in our fibre-to-fibre textile recycling program. You can learn more here.
