{"product_id":"1-tawharau-collection-vol-ii_-ko-au-tenei-shirt-navy-313-copy","title":"1. Tāwharau Collection Vol. II_ Ko Au Tēnei VEST - Navy Plaid #315","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOnly 1 available! \u003c\/b\u003eMeaning this is a ONE-OFF item (although part of a collective no two are the same) x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"111\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"105\"\u003eSize: XL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"136\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"134\"\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"421\" data-start=\"370\"\u003eTāwharau Collection Vol. II – Up cycled reversible Vest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"424\" data-start=\"421\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne-of-a-kind, second hand vest 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are sourced and up-cycled with aroha, and designed for the bold, the conscious, and the unapologetically stylish. Each piece is commercially cleaned :)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunky, urban Māori fashion meets circular design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"212\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaupapa behind the design:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKO AU TĒNEI - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is me.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the centre sits a pou design alongside the words Ko Au Tēnei, a declaration of self, of knowing who you are and where you come from.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurrounding the pou are three rings. While the element of three carries many meanings within Te Ao Māori, here they represent whānau:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - tamariki within,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - mātua surrounding,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - and tīpuna beyond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach layer embracing and holding the next.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut like all stories, this one remains open.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOpen to interpretation.\u003cbr\u003eOpen to connection.\u003cbr\u003eYours to define through the people, memories and meanings you hold close.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003e✔ 100% cotton \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003e✔  Two pockets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003e✔  Straight Hem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003e✔  Mid length \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you purchase this piece, you’re not just embracing sustainable fashion - you’re entering into a partnership with us. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eSizing Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003eThis vest is a size XL (size 14)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eMachine wash cold or hand wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003eHang to dry to preserve fabric integrity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003eCool iron if required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003eDo not bleach or use harsh chemicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003eDo not iron directly onto print, use baking paper on top first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***COLOUR VARIATION\u003c\/strong\u003e - 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***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nichola - Designs from Aotearoa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43337879715929,"sku":"TC00315","price":180.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/6659\/8963\/files\/IMG_6004.jpg?v=1779403661","url":"https:\/\/www.nichola.co.nz\/products\/1-tawharau-collection-vol-ii_-ko-au-tenei-shirt-navy-313-copy","provider":"Nichola - Designs from Aotearoa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}