MAKING A MATERIAL DIFFERENCE

Named for Te Reo Māori word Aho, meaning a cord, a string or a line – the weft in the weaving, the thread of genealogy and descendants – Aho is a creative studio making products that celebrate an indigenous Aotearoa identity and aesthetic. Their vision is to create taonga to be treasured, but also used. They offer a diverse range of products, from 100% organic cotton pēpi muslin wraps, to beautifully patterned cushion covers (made with a transparent supply chain), and custom tohu, locally made from sustainably sourced native Rimu or Tōtara timber, created to order with the name of your choice. These are all pieces to be kept for years to come. Aho strive to keep whakapapa – the connections between people, environments and processes – at the centre of their philosophy, seeking out and employing processes, practices and materials that are sustainable and that ensure a better future for the people and the environments involved. ahocreative.com