Davaar

About Davaar

Davaar Knitwear began in the woolshed of a Southland farm. Founder Kate Macdonald grew up on Davaar Station, her family’s picturesque property, where generations of Macdonald’s have worked with modest, quiet pride. Farming with intention and a focus on quality has always been front and centre at Davaar Station, underpinned by a deep commitment to the land and its legacy.

Today, Davaar jerseys are spun and knitted entirely in New Zealand: a modern expression of traditional craft and rural know-how. At its heart is Kate’s commitment — to make garments that reflect where they come from and establish Davaar as a leader intent on promoting a larger movement to revitalise wool’s place in the New Zealand economy.

Through quality assurance and long-term partnerships with New Zealand based knitwear manufacturers, Davaar aims to broaden the wool audience by inspiring pride at home while driving admiration abroad.

We use only Davaar wool because we know what goes into perfecting the fibre. The Davaar fibre performs well and lasts. Our jerseys are designed to be loved and worn often over many years, not to follow fleeting trends. When something is made well and cared for properly, its value grows with time. Davaar wool is warm, durable and versatile — and we value owning fewer, better pieces that do the work of many. The price of a Davaar reflects this approach: the time, attention and expertise behind every step and a commitment to making fewer things, better. Each garment is made with intention, designed to be lived in and worn for years to come.