{"title":"Matariki","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"matariki-whetu-star-wall-decals","title":"Matariki Whetū (Star), Wall Decals","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs we, as a country and a whānau, grow our knowledge of Matariki and create new traditions and rhythms around this season, we set out to create some visual cues to set the tone and intent and anticipation within our home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese whetū (stars) are watercolour illustrations that were created alongside our tamariki as we set about learning about each of the stars in the Matariki constellation. They depict the colours and associations that each star has- for example Tupuārangi is associated with food that comes from the sky- like berries, fruit and birds. The illustration for this whetū echos the colours of the ripe miro berries as well as the feathers of the Kererū. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe've created an option to add the name in written form to each star by layering a small sticker on top which merges seamlessly into the design. Once you've learnt them or no longer require the names, simply peel it off and re-adhere to the backing paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese wall decals can be applied to any clean dry surface (walls or glass). The are fully removable, so once the season is over, you can simply peel them off the wall, reapply them to the original backing paper and store them in the shipping tube until this time next year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe will also include a short description of the stars and their associations, but as we are mere fledglings on this journey, we encourage you to seek out your own mātauranga to deepen your knowledge. Our intention is to share the visual cues we created for our whānau- but we're no experts in Matariki customs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned inhouse and made in Ōtautahi, Christchurch, these wall decals are a high quality, fully removable, re-stickable, block-out  fabric wall sticker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set includes the 9 stars of the Matariki constellation and 6 smaller unnamed stars to extend the skyscape with. Each of the 9 stars in the Matariki constellation have a small name overlay that can be added the the star if you choose. Each of the main stars are between 12-16cm in diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWall decals are a great way to decorate your whare. They are easy to apply- just peel and stick. When you're ready for a change, they are just as effortless to remove and rearrange. When you've finished with them, just peel them off the wall and put them onto the backing sheet. They can be removed and reused countless times.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Choking hazard, not recommended for children under 3 years of age. Our wall stickers should never be placed within a child’s reach or near where they sleep to avoid a possible choking hazard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you'd like to be amongst the first to know about \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/ahocreative.com\/pages\/te-karere\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003enew releases and restocks\u003c\/a\u003e, please sign up \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/ahocreative.com\/pages\/te-karere\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aho Creative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40134646923379,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1302\/5457\/products\/20220602_110006.jpg?v=1654212882"},{"product_id":"free-aho-matariki-printable","title":"Free Aho Matariki Printable","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA small visual offering for you and your whānau this Matariki.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWithin the Aho whānau, we, like many many whānau across Aotearoa are on a journey of learning, growing and shaping our Matariki traditions and mātauranga.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWith a focus on coming together, sharing kai and resting in our home, these illustrations were created to help us learn the names of each whetū, to learn the realms they connect to, and to create a feeling of anticipation, festivity, focus and intention in the weeks leading into and through Matariki.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEach design and colour scheme relates to the knowledge we have acquired around each star- and as visual learners, it has helped the names to ‘stick’ for us. For example, the hues of Tupuārangi- the whetū associated with the bounty of the forests and lands- are drawn from the ripe berries of the miro, and the feathers of the kererū. Tupuānuku depicts the kūmara and roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe’re just at the beginning of this journey, so would encourage to you seek out your own sources of mātauranga to complement our whetū.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe request that you do not use these for commercial purposes, but, please do feel free to share them far and wide within your whānau, learning communities and beyond. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe’d love to see how you use them, so please do tag us on Facebook (AhoCreativeNz) or Instagram (@ahocreative)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aho Creative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40135974649971,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1302\/5457\/products\/small-4.jpg?v=1654594809"},{"product_id":"new-preorder-matariki-window-decals","title":"*New + Preorder * Matariki Window Decals","description":"\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with the same joyful watercolour as our Matariki wall decals, we're releasing these  translucent \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWindow\u003c\/span\u003e decals for the first time. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese decals are non-adhesive and stick to the window with static. They are both opaque and translucent- so they're bright from both sides of the glass and are radiant when the sun shines- like stained glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause they're not adhesive they are perfect for seasonal decor, easy to apply to your windows and pack away at the end of the season for the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese will not stick to your walls- just glass\/mirrors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe designed these specifically with a classroom\/ learning space\/ office in mind and so they are available in two sizes- the smaller ones are the same as our existing decals, an the larger ones are 1.5x larger and great for a wall of windows! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpeaking from experience, they're also gorgeous in homes and bedrooms, and cast jewel like shadows across your rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are currently in production and will be available in the coming week. All orders placed now will not be shipped until the week of the 22nd. Additional photos to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned and made in Ōtautahi, Christchurch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aho Creative","offers":[{"title":"Standard (same as existing Matariki Wall decals)","offer_id":45103005728883,"sku":"DecMat-1","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Larger (1.5x standard size)","offer_id":45103005761651,"sku":"DecMat-2","price":44.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1302\/5457\/files\/hiwaiterangi.png?v=1781483424"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1302\/5457\/collections\/Matariki_GIF.gif?v=1781483371","url":"https:\/\/ahocreative.com\/collections\/matariki.oembed","provider":"Aho Creative","version":"1.0","type":"link"}