Children’s clothes, shoes, bibs, toys and bags – Emily makes them all. her work is instantly recognisable by it’s sense of fun – celebrating what it is to be a child.
And those pirates, well they get everywhere . . .
Carefully crafted jewellery in pure bronze and copper- for those who are looking for something different with that handmade touch.
With inspiration from vintage, retro, kitsch, and rockabilly is it any wonder that Cathy produces such an eclectic range of items.
From place mats and coasters to hairbands, oven mitts and embellished cardigans Cathy’s sense of style come through beautifully.
Natty is the collaborative work of Cat McKay and Fiona Gibb. Based in Wellington Natty offers beautiful objects that often have a nod to the past with a view to the future.
We have a range of their tea-towels and jewellery – natural, ethical, modern and certainly quirky!
Minnie and Ree want to make clothing a joy. We want our clothes to be comfy but still stylish and maybe a bit edgy.
Comfortable and easy to wear you cannot help but feel good and look cool when you go out.
Follow your heart they say, it is never wrong. Well Karen has done just that with her range of vintage and shabby chic hearts, crosses and flowers.
Fat Spatula is the love-child of Haumoana based artist Andy Heyward.
It is a label that consolidates many creative pursuits. Under this brand, ideas are dreamt, coffee is consumed, paintings are realised and laughter is had.
While being a self-employed graphic artist, Andy also paints on a regular basis. He is a director and curator of two social-enterprise stores in Hawke’s Bay, Coco and Co in Hastings and The Department of Curiosities and Fine Things in Napier, as well as stocking many fine stores throughout New Zealand. He can also be found at craft markets and shows pimping his art and craft products under the Fat Spatula label.
I consider my work to be deeply shallow and I enjoy bringing a smile to people’s faces. I prefer it when others do the intellectualising about my work, they can often find more meaningful and deeper insights than I was aware of. I am just in this for the laughs . . . and world domination.
Inspired by the colours of the circus Michelle makes handmade goodies such as brooches, bunting, felt garlands, pom pom blooms, cards and other fanciful distractions . . . Roll up and see them . . .
Having worked as a pattern maker for a number of years Caroline knows how to make garments that fit beautifully.
Her designs come in short runs of each fabric but are always recognisable by their simple, classic and stylish look.
