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Clothing evolves with us, reflecting the subtle shifts in identity we experience each day. We see repair as a way to honour that journey—embracing the marks of wear as part of a garment’s whakapapa. Every stitch, fade, and fray speaks to its story. Rather than discard what’s worn, we choose to restore, bringing things back together with care. In a culture of disposability, repair is a quiet but powerful act of connection and resistance.
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Our bodies and lives aren’t static—so why should our clothes be? We offer adjustments to help garments move with you, not against you. Whether it’s a shift in fit, function, or feel, altering a piece is about deepening your connection to it. It's another layer in its whakapapa, shaped by your evolving identity. Adjustment isn’t about chasing perfection—it’s about making space for change, comfort, and longevity.
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Reconstruction is more than transformation—it’s an act of respect. Guided by tikanga, we honour a garment’s whakapapa while reshaping it for new life. It’s a balance of manaakitanga, whakawhanaungatanga, and kaitiakitanga—care, connection, and guardianship. Through this process, we don’t erase the past; we build on it, giving form to change while staying grounded in relationship—to people, materials, and Papatūānuku.
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Turnaround & Rush Repairs
Standard turnaround is approximately two days. Rush repairs may be available for a $30 surcharge.
Beyond the Price List: Alterations & Reworking Through Kōrero
Garments evolve with their wearers. Through kōrero, we explore how a piece can be adjusted, reconstructed, or reimagined while honouring its whakapapa and making space for change.
Each project is approached collaboratively, with a tailored quote reflecting the time, skill, materials, and care involved.
Whakamau is about keeping clothing in use, honouring each garment’s story, and allowing it to continue.
Preferably within Whanganui-a-Tara. Postal options available per request.
Bring the spirit of Whakamau into your own wardrobe with handmade repair patches designed to mend, reinforce, and personalise your garments. Made in Aotearoa from KRYSZSTOF fabric off-cuts, each patch gives leftover materials a second life while helping your clothing last longer.