Meet the Makers
"To us, Korowai has always been more than a garment. It represents warmth, belonging, protection and connection. We didn't choose the name because of what we create. We chose it because of the kind of place we wanted to build."
Meet Our Whānau
Hiria
Founder & Creative Director
Alfred
Managing Director
Ava Jaye
Production Manager
Jackie
Customer Journey Specialist
Psalms
Warehousing & Dispatch
Sienna
Content & Social Media
Whakapapa
Honouring where we've come from while creating for future generations.
Auahatanga
Celebrating creativity and contemporary Māori design.
Kotahitanga
Growing together through whānau and community.
Pono
Creating with integrity, authenticity and pride.
Thoughtfully Made
Every Korowai by Hiria design is Ava-crafted to order in our West Auckland studio.
It's a slower way of creating—but we believe it's the right one.
Thank You
Thank you for supporting Māori, whānau-owned, handmade.
Whether you're purchasing your first korowai, visiting our studio, or simply following along with our journey, we're honoured to have you here.
Ngā mihi nui,
Hiria & the KOROWAI Whānau