The Woolshed Gallery (Chillwind Clothing) started in Akaroa in 1995 selling sheepskin footwear made in New Zealand (NZ). Today the business also operates in Hanmer, Hokitika and Kaikoura and has a second shop in Akaroa called Woolworx, and a second shop in Hokitika called Millies Merinos.
They stock NZ made products and product made from NZ raw materials. They specialise in clothing made from Merino sheep wool (the finest sheep wool in the world) and Possum fur. The Brush Tail Possum comes from Australia with NZ being the only other country to have them in the wild. They are protected in Australia, but in NZ they require control to protect our native forest and birds.
Items include clothing (under garments to outer garments) made from Merino wool, Possum fur and leather. They also have slippers, shoes, boots, scarves, hats, gloves, blankets, duvets, and accessories.
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Chillwind Clothing (#nzmade) products include:
| Customisation | No |
|---|---|
| Location | Akaroa, Hanmer, Hokitika and Kaikoura |
| Materials | Merino sheep wool, Possum fur and leather |
| NZ Made | NZ made products and products made from NZ raw materials. |
| Shipping | Free postage by standard tracked post for overs over $100 anywhere in New Zealand. Standard post time is 2-3 working days. |
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My characters are an intimate reflection of our vulnerabilities, quiet strengths and quirks. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoy creating them.
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Project Cookie Island donates fabric masks to kids with cancer. Masks play a big part in their everyday lives with or without the pandemic. Due to chemo, these kids have to live with neutropenia (immunosuppression).
The masks help limit the chances of them breathing in dust amongst many other things that could cause them getting really sick. Our profits are used to make and donate masks to these vulnerable children.
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