MĀORI DESIGN
WITH A TWIST
Immerse yourself in the cultural richness and artistic brilliance of River Jayden's masterpieces showcased on our high-quality sustainable kākahu (clothing). Each garment is a canvas of Māori artistry, meticulously crafted to embody the wairua of Māori Culture.
RIVER JAYDEN
Ngāti Tahu, Ngāti Tūwharetoa & English descent.
River Jayden is a Painter, Graphic Designer and a recent graduate of Bachelor of Arts at University of Canterbury.
River has exhibited nationally and internationally, with recent works been exhibited in Melbourne, Manchester and Barcelona.
While her work is explosive with colour, she brings Māori culture into a contemporary context.
"At the heart of my work is the story of cultural appropriation, and the need to uphold, restore and promote Toi Māori ".
- River Jayden
NEW PRINTS
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SOLD Rūaumoko - Limited Edition Signed Fine Art Print
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"The Extension of Whakapapa" - Limited Edition Signed Print
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SOLD "Te Ao Mārama" - Limited Edition Signed Print
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LOCAL & SUSTAINABLE
We use AS Colour and Cloke for our garments, both NZ owned companies who use recyclable and sustainable material. 58% of our clothing production comes from modern day slavery and child labour.
Both AS Colour and Cloke are 100% transparent about their clothing production, we support them and join them in the fight against modern day slavery!
It is important for us to provide sustainable and ethical clothing production practices.
MĀORI KĀKAHU
In modern times, Māori clothing has evolved to include contemporary styles that combine traditional elements with contemporary fashion trends. River Jayden blends Māori designs, and patterns into t-shirts, hoodies, shirts, or accessories, allowing māori and non-māori allies to promote the rich culture with everyday attire.
BEST SELLEING KĀKAHU
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The Balance of Rongo - T-Shirt
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Waharoa - T-Shirt
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The Balance of Rongo - Crew
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Rūaumoko - Unisex T-Shirt
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HAPPY CLIENTS
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★★★★★
"I bought a t-shirt in each design and am absolutely thrilled with them both. The shirts are great quality and prints are fantastic - bold, bright and beautiful - unique and tied to this place. It feels great to wear something designed and made by someone with such a passion for toi Māori"
Audrey Balwin
Artist & Curator.
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★★★★★
"My Husband absolutely loves it. Proud of you River, these are amazing!"
Diane Barlow
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"I love how loud and Māori
these are!"Terangi Kleaver
Māori Creative.
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★★★★★
"For the bigger guys, these hoodies are so comfortable and the quality is outstanding"
Koroheke Corey Robb
Taonga Pūoro Practioner & Educator.
