Taku PākaiahiA unique and distinctive blanket, Taku Pkaiahi reflects the strength of the collective in its construction. A complex blend of 6 weave structures including a detailed bespoke lattice design, Taku Pkaiahi is woven in the Jacquard style. Made using 100% New Zealand Lambswool, 35 threads per square cm, it features a decorative contrasting blanket stitch edge. Having been through an open width scouring process it has a soft natural hand feel, with a

te kura i maia

The colours used within this design reflect the Pipiwharauroa

The overall design for this blanket is inspired by kaitaka huaki

bronze-green bird which migrates to the Solomon Islands and Bismarck Archipelago for the New Zealand winter

traditionally identifying tribal connections and intermarriages

The 4 yarn colours used are a deep rusty red

Its song is a signal of Spring

affirming the seasonal nature of life

The yarn colours used are Kura Red

our traditionally inspired blanket is woven in the Jacquard weave structure

only to be reminded that we have had the answers within all along

with each motif speaking to the essence of our design story