CREATIVE ENERGY
Her colourful studio is based on the outskirts of a small town called Kaeo in New Zealand. It is surrounded by Forrest and the Ocean which provides an ever changing landscape from which she draws inspiration for her works. Her sanctuary is awash with colour which flows over to every piece she makes. She is not afraid to mix colours, patterns and textures both inside and out of each bag. She hates things being the same - this is why there will never be two Handbags the same in the whole entire world. She hates waste of precious resources and things that fall apart so a big focus is in the structural quality of each piece. Every seam is knotted, glued and hammered - Every edge is painted with special paint imported from Italy. Every scrap of leather is turned into something too. Less than 1% waste is her aim.
THE CREATOR
Meet Eekie, otherwise known as Dominique, Eek, Antique or Teek plus a load of other offshoots from these - she is still one person but wears many hats in her studio. Her natural habitat is the beach, she feels alive and creative when surrounded by nature - even if it storms! She loves travelling and is passionate about helping others to see things from another view. Hence why she doesn't do black! She loves to colour her hair crazy fun colours currently she favours a Teal / Turquoise shade. She doesn't like to cook but is very happy to do the dishes! In her younger years she was an avid golfer and currently wishes and is trying to be able to create some room in her life to get back into this challenging game. Eekie LOVES a challenge!
CREATIVE BEGININGS
Eekie is asked many times what lead to start this label. She laughingly says 'Sometimes you need a knock around the head to get on the right path in life' this is exactly what happened. She left the big city and moved to the country without really thinking about it - just knowing that life is short and we have to make the most of it. She worked as a Wedding Co-ordintaor - however this obviously wasn't the right path and she slipped and her head collected with the tiles which is not a great match. During her recovery she sold her car bought an industrial machine and set about teaching herself how to use it and work with leather. Now she creates bespoke pieces for clients all around the world and has found her path in life.
Kind Words from Eekie Clients
FOR ENQUIRIES
E-mail: dominique@eekie.kiwi