Toitū Te Tiriti Activist Patch

Toitū Te Tiriti Fashion Activist Patch by Jeanine Clarkin

Wear your values and reclaim your wardrobe with the powerful Toitū Te Tiriti Fashion Activist Patch by pioneering Māori designer and activist Jeanine Clarkin. This is more than an accessory, it's a wearable commitment to honour the Treaty, opposing fast fashion, and affirming indigenous rights.

Hand-screen printed in Aotearoa New Zealand, this high-quality patch made from denim, drill and other cotton-based fabrics is designed for you to customise your favourite jacket, jeans, or bag. It transforms everyday clothing into a conversation-starting symbol of commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, to environmental justice, and to a fashion system built on respect rather than exploitation.

Jeanine Clarkin’s work uniquely bridges indigenous sovereignty and sustainable practice. By choosing this patch, you align with a movement that champions cultural integrity and ecological responsibility, making a conscious choice against disposable culture.

Key Features:

• Hand-screen printed detail on durable fabric for long-lasting wear.
• Size: large print 18cm wide, 27cm high
• Easy to Apply: Sew directly onto the jacket, shirt or bag you want to suctomise
• A Statement of Purpose: Clearly displays the message “Toitū Te Tiriti” (Uphold the Treaty).
• Activist Designed: Created by renowned Māori fashion activist Jeanine Clarkin.
• Slow Fashion Ethos: An antithesis to fast fashion, made to be cherished and reused.

Perfect For

Fashion lovers, activists, and conscious consumers who believe clothing should carry meaning. An essential accessory for anyone ready to wear what they believe in and spark meaningful dialogue.