Description
For anyone who grew up glued to Saturday morning cartoons, chasing a buzzy bee around the backyard, and falling down every fandom rabbit hole along the way. Grown in Aotearoa is a joyful, chaotic love letter to childhood — grounded in six bold koru squares and bursting with colour and character at every turn.
Flip it over to find a fresh denim-look cotton backing — clean and calm on the reverse.
Approximate size: 61 x 47cm — a generous lap size, perfect for use in the car, on the couch, in a wheelchair or hospital bed.
Features
- Gold sequins under white mesh — shimmering and satisfying to touch
- Burgundy zip pocket with suede lining — tucked into the koru fabric
- Black press stud strap — snap and unsnap to your heart’s content
- Gold eyelet strap on buzzy bee square — textural, doubles as a clip-on point
- Layered elastic on the storybook square — lift the top layer, feel the tacked-down layer beneath
- Multicoloured ribbon tabs on the cartoon square — a rainbow of textures to pull and play with
- Black ric-rac on the wizarding symbols square
- NZ tape grid — weave fingers through, pull and explore
- Wool roving tucked into koru corner squares — secret softness to discover
- Lace and velvet ribbon detail
- D-ring attachments on koru squares
- Six bold koru squares — grounding the whole blanket in Aotearoa
- NZ ribbon tape throughout
- Double-ended beaded charm included — iridescent cube beads alternating with cheerful yellow and white rounds
- Proudly handmade in New Zealand by Gathered Olea
Who Is This For?
- Kids on long car trips — keep little hands busy without screens!
- People with anxiety, ADHD, autism or dementia
- Rest home and hospital patients who benefit from sensory stimulation
- Carers looking for a meaningful, practical gift
- Nostalgic grown-ups who never quite left childhood behind
- Anyone who finds comfort in texture and touch
This blanket is completely unique — once it’s gone, it’s gone! The double-ended beaded charm is included in the price.
⚠️ Contains small parts and attachments — recommended for supervised use with young children.
Shipping Countries:
New Zealand
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Shipping Policy
All items are made/packed with care and ship within 1-3 business days of order confirmation. Shipped via NZ Post/CourierPost (delivery typically 2-5 business days within NZ, longer for rural addresses). You'll receive tracking info once your order ships. Rural delivery may incur a small additional charge — I'll contact you if this applies before shipping.
Refund Policy
As each item is handmade, I'm unable to offer refunds for change of mind. If your item arrives damaged or faulty, please contact me within 7 days of delivery with photos, and I'll arrange a replacement or refund. Custom or made-to-order items are non-refundable unless faulty. Please choose carefully — once it's gone, it's gone!
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