I'm Rachel, and among other things, I'm wife and mama to 4 of the coolest humans on the planet.
I started Tik Tak Design Co. in 2013 and it has evolved and grown over the years (much like my fams).
Our exquisite range of handcrafted pieces has been shaped by my love for design, vibrant colours, and exceptional products that prioritize both our well-being and that of our planet.
I’ve operated a number of different businesses but a few years back those passions led me to start providing products for the home.
I began with the design of baby mobiles, using a new material for me at the time - woolen felt balls.
From the very outset, I fell head over heels in love with this remarkable felt - it's natural, hypoallergenic, soft, easy to clean, eco friendly and sustainable, making it the perfect material to design with. It also retains colours superbly and can be shaped into almost anything I can dream up!
Very quickly the baby mobile colours and designs expanded as did the product range to include handcrafted decor items for the nursery and home.
The question I get asked the most is, where is our product made?
We design everything here in NZ and the individual felt pieces are made in Nepal, by three family run workshops that we have partnered with for over 10 years. We then take all those individual pieces and make them into baby mobiles in our studio in Kirikiriroa, NZ. So the pieces are made in Nepal, the baby mobiles are made in NZ and we get to work with some amazing people to create them!
To ensure that we maintain ethical standards and stay true to our values, I have travelled to and work closely with our makers in Nepal. My visits enable me to get to know them and their families, workers, and workplaces, and confirm that we are partnering with wonderful people who care deeply about their product and employees.
At Tik Tak Design Co., my team and I continue to craft our designer range, to meet the values and ideals that started this whole journey - and we're so glad you've joined us!
We genuinely hope that you will adore our creations as much as we do, and congrats for making it to the bottom of the page :)
Rachel