Our lead times is about 3-4 weeks.
The best way to get our products would be to attend our Saturday/Sunday markets,
To find our products, use the MENU button
Sat Sun 8/9 March, 2025
Western Springs, Auckland.
We will be in the Samoan Village.
Our Families of 4, 6, 8 and 10s.
Available in Maori, Tuvalu, Rotuma, Kiribati, Nuie, Samoa, Cook Islands, China
Solomon Islands, Tahiti, Tonga, Papua New Cuinea, Hawaii, Tokelau, Fiji and India.
Click on the flag to see their dolls.
Maori, Tuvalu, Rotuma, Kiribati, Niue, Samoa, Cook China
Islands
Solomon Tahiti, Tonga, Papua Hawaii, Tokelau, Fiji India.
Islands New Guinea
To select what you're looking for, click on the image.
ALL OUR FIRST SERIES WAKA AND OUTRIGGERS ARE OUT OF STOCK.
WE WILL MOVING TO ANOTHER SERIES.
Weekend markets
We are now permanent weekly stall vendors at the
Britomart Saturday Markets.
This is in Takutai Square in Gore Street CBD.
The markets run from 8am to 2pm every Saturday.
We offer specials at this market with discounts on families of 4.
We also have discount in individual dolls, so come and get a deal.
Our Story
At It Takes a Village,
we specialize in hand painted/crafted
Multicultural Resources, meticulously crafted to ignite curiosity and foster cultural pride.
We started with our Māori and Polynesian cultures and now have moved into more cultures that represent our communities in Aotearoa.
How we started.
It all began with a shared passion for education and a deep-rooted desire to fill a gap in cultural resources for children. With over two decades of kindergarten teaching experience in South Auckland,
Pulusea Seumanu, alongside his brother Afa, a seasoned signwriter, recognized the need for Māori and Polynesian resources in early childhood education. Drawing from their Samoan heritage, they set out to create something truly special.
As proud Samoan and Chinese Kiwis, we infuse our creations with elements from our diverse heritage, celebrating the beauty of cultural fusion. From Chinese cultural additions to plans for exploring more cultures in the future, our goal is to create a tapestry of diversity that resonates with people from all walks of life.
Participation in markets and events has not only attracted crowds but also inspired suggestions for new products and cultures. From educators using our dolls as ice breakers to families seeking culturally rich resources, we have been asked to make chess sets, wedding cake toppers and the demand for our creations continues to grow.
At It Takes a Village,
From intricately detailed peg doll pieces and villages representing iconic cultural structures each creation is a testament to our commitment to sharing the richness of our cultures with the world.
What sets us apart is not just our products but the personal touch we bring to every piece. With products painted live at markets, children and adults alike get a glimpse into the artistic process, fostering a deeper connection with our creations and the cultures they represent.
We have been asked by many kaiako if we are able to paint some of the cultures they are experiencing growth in their early childhood centres and schools.
Keep an eye out for our new cultures been released soon.
BUT.....We need help!!!!!!
Most of our time is taken up trying to design our dolls.
We have been swamped with many suggestions of cultures to paint
but we don't have the manpower or cultural insiders to help.
Email us some suggested costumes for you culture and we will work with you on the designs of the culture.
We will give you a complimentary set of your own dolls if you can help us out.
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