Inside Stories with Alice Lines

Whakaawa and Josh Te Kani - Noa Blanket Co

Inside Stories with Alice Lines

Show Notes

Alice Lines speaks with Whakaawa and Josh Te Kani, founders of Noa Blanket Co — the first Māori-owned luxury blanket company, whose debut collection sold out in 24 hours and whose blankets are as much taonga as they are textile. Brought to you by Lexus

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