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.
We can do custom branding for orders of 6+ for embroidery or supacolour and 10+ for screenprinting. Please contact us at info@littleyellowbird.com for a branding quote.
All of our orders are shipped in plastic free packaging.
We have free global shipping for all orders over $100. For orders under $100 the following rates apply.
Within NZ and AUS
$8 for NZ $15 to AUS for all orders under $100
Rest of world
$30 for orders under $100
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.
I love that they're all gender neutral colours, since it made it easier to shop for presents without knowing if the parents were the type to insist on stereotypical gender colours or not.
All our kids love this tee, which is amazing. It fits well and is super comfy.
I purchased two weks kids' tees for my grandson. They are made of quality fabric which is soft and durable. They have worn well and still look good having kept their size and shape. No doubt the grandchild will get plenty of wear out of them.
Great value and quality. Got one for each of the kids. Generous sized and great looking. Unisex fit/design perfect for letting the kids pick n mix. Marvellous!
Really impressed, firstly with the values and ethos of this company and backed up with high quality items that wash well, keep their shape and, I get the impression, will last the distance.
