Our purpose...
Pūrākei is dedicated to infusing cultural narratives into modernised wall design solutions. We specialise in creating a deep connection between space and cultural history, offering a curated selection of designs that elevate your interiors into immersive works of art. Our goal is to provide a seamless experience tailored to your unique style preferences and decor needs.
Our first product is converting acoustic panels into art that absorbs noise and radiates story. Guided by biophilic and conscionable design, each StoryTile is infused with ancestral intelligence - collectible, and created to bring ancestral light into your space.
Our work
Our Stories
Narratives made of light
Our narratives are drawn from ancestral knowledge, natural relationships, and the timeless movements of the world around us.
Each story holds layers of meaning - connecting people, place, and purpose through design that speaks as much to the heart as it does to the eye.
Our Acoustic panels
Managing sound means managing space
Each acoustic tile or panel is crafted to bring calm and clarity to its surroundings, softening the energy of a room while enhancing its warmth and balance.
The result is an environment that feels quieter, more centred, and beautifully attuned to the rhythms of everyday life.
Our StoryTiles
F A Q's
How do I care for cultural wall designs?
Our StoryTiles are crafted on acoustic panels, designed for strength, longevity, and easy care. With the right attention, they will remain vibrant for many years to come.
Caring for your StoryTiles means tending to both the material and the story:
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Everyday care: Gently vacuum or dust with a soft cloth to if you notice any buildup. Most marks can be treated with a mild detergent solution, followed by rinsing and blotting. Avoid harsh scrubbing or solvents, which may damage the surface and the paint.
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Durability: panels are highly resistant to impacts, moisture, and mould, ensuring your StoryTile remains stable even in busy or humid environments.
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Respect: Because each StoryTile carries cultural narrative, caring for it also means respecting the meaning it holds. We recommend you put StoryTiles in places where they can be appreciated and where their story can be shared across generations.
When cared for in this way, your StoryTiles and StoryWalls do more than decorate — they endure as taonga, living treasures that connect people to place, to memory, and to one another.
Do you offer installation services?
Our product has been designed so that you can install it yourself.
Yes, we can provide professional installation services to ensure a seamless and meaningful transformation of your space. For us, installation is more than fixing panels to a wall — it is a process of careful placement, of aligning story with structure, of ensuring that each design sits in harmony with its surroundings.
Our installers are not only skilled tradesmen but also carriers of culture. Fluent in Te Reo Māori and guided by tikanga and kawa, they approach each project with reverence, treating the work as a living expression of whakapapa. Their precision in craft is matched by their respect for the narratives embedded in every StoryTile, so that what is installed is not just art or acoustic treatment, but a taonga that holds mana and meaning.
Our team will walk alongside you in this process, ensuring that your StoryTiles are not only installed with technical excellence but with a spirit of care that honours both your space and the stories that now dwell within it.
Can I request custom cultural designs?
Absolutely! We offer custom cultural design services to bring your unique vision to life. Whether you have a specific cultural narrative in mind, our team can create a bespoke design that reflects your individual taste and celebrates cultural diversity.
We welcome the opportunity to create custom cultural designs that bring your unique vision to life. If you have a specific story, narrative, or kaupapa in mind, our team can work alongside you to craft a bespoke StoryTile or StoryWall that reflects your individuality while celebrating cultural diversity.
This process is more than design — it is collaboration. We make it fun, creative, and safe, ensuring that your ideas are honoured while being guided through a respectful design journey. Together we will shape something that not only looks beautiful but also carries meaning that belongs to you, your whānau, and the space it will live in. Please contact us via the form below to learn more about the process and how we can bring your story to the wall.
How can cultural designs enhance my space?
Incorporating cultural designs into your space adds depth and meaning, creating a unique and immersive environment. Our design experts can guide you through the process of integrating cultural narratives into your interiors.
Cultural designs bring more than beauty to a room — they bring meaning. Each StoryTile carries narrative, symbolism, and ancestral intelligence that connects people to place and community. Installed on acoustic panels, they also enhance the comfort of your space by softening sound and adding warmth. Together, the story and the material create an environment that feels alive, welcoming, and enduring — a space that holds both aesthetic richness and cultural depth.
Can I request samples of cultural designs?
Yes, we offer samples of our cultural designs so you can experience the richness and depth before making a decision. Reach out to us to request samples that reflect the cultural narratives you're interested in. A nominal fee will apply.
What is the estimated delivery time?
Made to order in 3 weeks, plus delivery. Installation can usually be completed within 1–2 days.
Our delivery times vary depending on your location. We strive to deliver your cultural designs promptly and securely.
