Authentic Beanies, Toques, Slouchy & Scarfs

Handcrafted in New Zealand

Welcome to Aoraki

Aoraki is a New Zealand based creator of fine handcrafted knitwear that it exports worldwide

Aoraki's range of hardworking fashion knitwear tackles the elements with ease. Nothing's a problem, Aoraki looks at home taking on the extremes of winter while equally at ease in to the fashion districts of any urban city

Beanie

The Beanie is universally recognized as a smaller close fitting knitted cap, that is either cuffed or uncuffed. Usually made of lighter weight yarns, Beanies can be worn year-round in many climates

Beanie Range

Explore a Range of Beanies for Every Season and Occasion

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Slouchy

The history of Slouchy hats can be traced back to a loose brim hat favored by the ANZACs. Over the decades popular culture has resulted in the well-known knitted hat with the distinctive loose material hanging down the back of the neck

Slouchy Range

Immerse yourself in an effortlessly chic Slouchy

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Toque

Toques knitted caps are widely warn in Canada and parts of the US. They are generally thicker and more resilient to the cold and wet conditions found in far seriously cold north regions

Toque Rage

Aoraki Supports Ukraine

You can support Ukraine in the face of Russian military aggression. Aoraki will donate to Kiwi K.A.R.E for each Toque Shaka and Toque Shaka Combo purchased in support Ukraine

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Scarves

As everyone knows, a scarf is an indispensable article of clothing offering warmth, fashion panache, sun and air quality protection and cleanliness.

Natural yarns are valued for their resilience and soft comfort around the neck

Scarf Range

Wrap yourself in luxury: Handcrafted Scarves for discerning individuals

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Combo

Embrace winter warmth with a set of a Beanie, Slouchy or Toque paired with a matched Scarf

A Combo makes a great gift!

Milford All-weather Toque with a Milford Scarf

Combo Collection

Discover the Ultimate Combo for a coordinated Look

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'The Bean'

Looking up at his grandad, Finn asked in a small voice, "Granddad, why is my hat called a beanie? "He continued, staring intently at the shiny button at the peak. "Is it because the button on top looks like a bean?".

His grandfather, who had never really thought about it, paused for a moment before replying, "Well, Finn, I don't really know. But since it looks like a bean, it's the size of a bean, and would make a good bean, except maybe not so good to eat,...let's call it 'The Bean'. Granddad continued walking.

conquer the cold