Only 1 available! Meaning this is a ONE-OFF item (although part of a collective no two are the same) x

Size: M

Description: Tāwharau Collection Vol. VI – Up cycled Kākahu (Dress)

One-of-a-kind, second hand denim dress reimagined through a Māori lens and urban flair. Each piece is hand-printed and painted, telling its own indigenous narrative, no two are the same.

These are sourced and up-cycled with aroha, and designed for the bold, the conscious, and the unapologetically stylish. Each piece is commercially cleaned :)

Funky, urban Māori fashion meets circular design.

Kaupapa behind the design: Raumati

This dress is infused with the essence of Raumati  from Tamanuiterā’s glow to the shimmer of the moana, layered with symbols that speak of warmth, growth, and joy. They remind us that summer isn’t just a season, it’s a feeling, it's time with whānau and friends and warm summer days and nights.

Features:

✔  Denim fabric

✔  Two front pocket two back pockets

✔  Straight hem

✔  Short length mid thigh

Did you know?

When you purchase this piece, you’re not just embracing sustainable fashion - you’re entering into a partnership with us. 

Your name is added to our Tāwharau database, and for the next three years, we stand by you, offering care and repair should your garment need it. This is more than clothing; it is connection, protection, and a promise. 

Sizing Guide:

This shirt is a size M (size 10 - 12)

Care Instructions:

• Machine wash cold or hand wash
• Hang to dry to preserve fabric integrity
• Cool iron if required
• Do not bleach or use harsh chemicals
• Do not iron directly onto print, use baking paper on top first

***COLOUR VARIATION - Please note while all measures are taken to ensure the colouring of our photos match the actual product, there may be slight variations due to device colour matching***