• Choose whakaahua and kupu to create a wearable piece of art that tells a powerful story

    Repurpose one of your own kākahu with some of our woven images.

    Our kaupapa of sustainability and Mātauranga Māori shine through each of our products, inviting you to celebrate heritage and individuality with us.

    Be creative...they can be sewn on to almost anything! Check out our "Taonga for your whare" in collections to see more inspiration.

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  • Craft a unique taonga (treasure) with personalised woven images & words.

    All we need from you is.

    1. a clear photograph
    2. personalised words
    3. 7-8 weeks production time

    NOTE:

    • Custom images can be created in two sizes Medium 26cms wide x 17cms high and Large 26cms wide x 34cms high.
    • Words can only be produced to a maximum length of 26cms.

    Check out our FAQ page or more detail!

    Contact us to find out more 
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We blend sustainable fashion with cultural expression, creating statement pieces which empower and inspire.

What our customers are saying...

  • "Personalised jacket of my maunga - Whiria"

    Every year I walk up Whiria on my birthday. On this, my 85th year, I walked up again, but this time it was special as I wore my personalised jacket of my maunga, Whiria...very cool!

    - Jane

  • “Have had many positive comments of the uniqueness of how the pictures of my moko turned out”

    I Love wearing my personalised kakahu with pride!  Have had many positive comments of the uniqueness of how the pictures of my moko turned out and the meaning of the kupu I added.  Easy process to order and sewing it to my denim jacket was not hard at all for a non-sewer.  Also got some made of my in-laws images, who have passed, so their moko can wear them with pride too.  Ataahua - Jenni

  • “My custom pieces are beautifully made “

    I absolutely love the custom pieces from ToiMak. The way they bring meaningful imagery to life is so special. You can really feel the care and intension behind each design. My custom pieces are beautifully made and some deeply personal, something i will treasure for years to come and can hand down.

    -Makeisha

  • “A beautiful way to wear my culture”

    I love wearing my jacket and always get so many comments about the whakaahua. The tapestry‑woven picture makes it truly unique, and I enjoy that it carries a story you can wear. It feels especially meaningful to put it on for Māori kaupapa, where the design, the reo, and the artistry all feel right at home.

    -Jo

    Dame Whina Cooper 

  • "I'm so happy with my purchase...too precious to use"

    I was thrilled to see Toi MAK at Waitangi this year! They had an incredible selection of kupu māori , beautiful kākahu, and the fabulous kupu cushions. It was a must-buy for me! I'm so happy with my purchase that it's now on display in my whare....too precious to use! And, as always, Margot is an absolute delight to have a kōrero with.

    — Rachel

    Victory 

  • "Ka mau te wehi"

    I love my jacket from Toi MAK! I like being able to express my Māori culture by wearing it and to honour Te Tiriti and He Whakaputanga. It's very special to me, and I'm sure it is to others too when they receive theirs. Having a company that makes these kind of things for you to wear is awesome…thanks nana!

    — Talia

    Toitū Te Tiriti me Te Whakaputanga 

  • "A daily reminder of my inner strength and the wahine toa within me, who NEVER gives up"

    Es ist immer noch Winter hier in Österreich und noch etwas zu kalt für die Jacke aber ich kanns kaum erwarten sie bald wieder zu tragen. Sie erinnert mich täglich an meine innere Stärke und die Kriegerin in mir, die NIEMALS aufgibt. Danke an meine liebe Schwägerin für dieses tolle Geschenk.

    It is still winter here in Austria and a little bit too cold, but I can‘t wait to wear the jacket again soon. She is a daily reminder of my inner strength and the wahine toa within me, who NEVER gives up. Thanks to my beautiful sister in law for this amazing gift. beautiful reminder of my second home... Aotearoa.

    — Kathrin

    Wahine