Kia ora, I'm Gina (Ngapuhi, English, Scottich & Irish), a dedicated textile enthusiast keen to bring soil-to-soil textile production to Aotearoa's makers.

In my pursuit of a deeper understanding of textiles and their origins, I became increasingly disheartened by the practices of the fast fashion and textile industry. Recycling materials was a positive step, but it leaves the issue of fabric waste unresolved. With a commitment to finding a better way, I embarked on a mission to return this so-called "waste" to its source – the soil.

My journey began with education. I completed level 3 and 4 Organic Primary Production at the BHU Organic College, learning how to grow and manage crops while preserving and regenerating the soil. Armed with this knowledge and the support of Dr Charles Merfield, I planted 1/2 an acre of linen flax (linseed) and a few hundred square meters of indigo and other dye plants during each of the 2023/24 & 2024/25 summer seasons.

My shop contains the fruits of these seasons in the form of raw fibre, dried dye plants and items created from the produce. All purchases from my shop go towards continuing this work to develop natural resources for our makers.

I'd love to invite you to join us on this journey to redefine a textile industry here on our whenua for generations to come. You can help by supporting the project financially, spreading the word to people who need to know about us or by coming along and helping us on the farm! Together, we can shape a greener and more vibrant future.