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Colourful hats made from repurposed fabrics. Treading lightly on Papatūānuku. Taranaki, Aotearoa. Treading lightly on Papatūānuku and our beautiful planet.

Based in Taranaki, Aotearoa.

02/09/2026

Daisy patch 🌼

Leanne McGinn loved this sweet turquoise daisy towel, but wanted a lil somethin’ somethin’ extra, so we added another daisy 😆

One of my favourite things about making custom hats is hearing your thoughts. I’d never thought of adding a patch to a hat, but loved the idea when Leanne suggested it.

I’m in the thick of working on a new collection, but if you have a specific vision for a hat, DM me and let’s chat.

30/08/2026

This Cannon Snowflake is one of the most recognisable vintage towel patterns ❄️

Most people have a memory of these being in their grandma’s house, the “special towels” that your mum kept for guests, or even receiving them as a wedding gift. Cannon even released “how-to” booklets to make a robe out of them (swipe to see 👉).

I loved giving this one a new lease on life, transforming it into a bucky that will be treasured for years to come, while still holding memories of a past.

If this pattern is nostalgic for you and you’d love a similar hat, I’ve got a whole rainbow of colours (swipe to see ‘em all 👉). DM me to chat about custom hats.

03/08/2026

olden Girl 🌼

I’ve been a bit quiet on here, but been chipping away at my customs list. For the first time in over a year, I’m almost caught up.

I’m finishing up a big-ish order at the moment, and then… I’m working on my NEXT COLLECTION! It’s been over a year since my last one, so I’m kinda a bit excited 😝 Keep an eye out for updates.

Loved making this golden hat for Katie Webster 🌞 who had been so patient with me. Swipe to see a pic of “winter” in Western Australia. It’s definitely still bucky weather there ☀️

01/07/2026

I’ve already posted a reel about this bucky, but I think she deserves some still shots to swipe through at your own pace.

Because sheeeesh❣️

She was made from the most beautiful unused vintage towel. After its first wash, the colour ran and it developed darker stripes in all the pink detail. But rather than distract from the pattern, it added to its story.

That’s one of the precious things about working with vintage textiles. Getting to honour their history, give them a new life, and add to their story.

This hat has sold, but I have plenty more vintage towels in my collection. DM me if you’re interested in your own custom hat.

30/06/2026

How one hat turned into three (well, actually four):

GilliT initially asked for a hat for herself. Then her sister jumped on board because if you’re already paying for postage, you may as well get a couple right!?

Then her friend decided if two’s company, may as well make it a crowd, and got one too.

And after all of that waiting for me to make the three hats, Gillan decided she needed one more for herself 😂

These hats have sold, but if you (and your sister, and friend) are after a bucky of your own, DM me for more info about custom hats.

25/06/2026

Going green 🌱

When Kiri-Jean Green asked for a pōtae, she had her heart set on orange… until she saw this green towel. I’m sure you can figure out what happened next 🤪

This happens so often. You think you have an idea of what you want, until you see your soulmate towel. You can’t stop thinking about it, dreaming about long walks on the beach with it, staying up all night with it, talking about nothing and everything, being excited to wake up each morning and see it looking back at you 😂

If you’d like to find the love of your life (in towel form), DM me and let’s chat about custom hats. Your future squeeze may be sitting in my stash right now, waiting for you to reach out and find them.

18/06/2026

Beach days and bags of lollies 🌊 🍭

This hat feels like sandy toes, oversized ice creams, salty hair, and maybe some sunburn at the end of the day 🫣

I love how just one glance at a vintage towel, and all the emotions and memories bubble up. Sometimes it’s being spoiled grandma’s house, sometimes it’s long summer days, and sometimes it’s a guest coming to over so your mum gets out the fancy towels.

If you’d like a bucky of your own, I have a whole stash of nostalgia/vintage towels. DM me to find out more about custom hats.

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