Christall Lowe (nee Rata)
(BDes)
Ngati Raukawa, Ngati Maniapoto, Tainui


Christall was born and raised in Feilding, New Zealand, and has always had a passion for the creative arts - making gifts for family, taking Art and Design papers through High School and ultimately completing a Bachelor of Design with a major in Interior Architecture at Victoria University, Wellington. Her life journey so far has done a complete circle, and she is now operating her design business from Feilding - the very place where Hapene was conceived, and is also a practicing architectural designer.  Her enthusiasm for design continues to grow, with the exciting development of further products derived from nature's materials and inspiration.

Right: Christall pictured with son Enosh in the Pa Harakeke (Flax plantation) at her home