Whēki Island Button Shirt - Dark Green
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Whēki Island Print
Inspired by our recent trip to Rarotonga I looked at our ancestors' journey through the islands to Aotearoa. Created through the lens of ‘popular culture’ - this collection features figures in a waka looking out to the land, inspired by ‘Māoriland romanticism’ prevalent in the 1890s. I also incorporated printed imagery of the whēki + taniko, which is my nostalgic take on the ‘Island shirt’ that was popular in Hawaii in the 1930s. I designed this collection in reference to ‘cultural terms’ and inspiration made from Māori belongs to Māori. Embrace effortless style with pieces that share a cultural connection.
Sizing: S/M (size 8 to 12), L/XL (size 12 to 16), 2XL/3XL (size 18 to 24)
Fabric: 70% Viscose, 30% Linen
Care: Gentle cool hand wash, dry flat.
Designed in Rotorua, made in China.