Valeora

Meat Our Team

Shanaiya Lata (CEO)

Shanaiya, the CEO of Valeora, is an efficient leader with a sharp insight into finance and business strategy. Her ambition drives the company forward, consistently setting and achieving high goals. Shaniya’s leadership fosters a culture of excellence and innovation, while her financial acumen ensures sustainable growth and profitability. Her vision and determination make her an inspiring and effective CEO.

Shreya Harakh (Finance Director)

As the Finance Director of Valeora, Shreya brings a strategic approach to the business’ financial management. Known for her keen attention to detail, Shreya ensures that Valeora’s financial operations align with its mission of sustainable innovation and environment protection. The team members admire Shreya’s integrity, dedication and ability to navigate complex financial landscapes with ease. Outside of her professional role, Shreya is passionate for sustainability and multiculturalism, values that deeply influence her work and personal life. Her commitment to excellence and collaborate spirit makes Shreya a valuable person within the Valeora team.

Kevin Haddad (Production Manager)

Kevin Haddad as the production Manager at Valeora, a company committed to blending cultural heritage with sustainability. In his role, Kevin oversees the diligent production process, ensuring that the product meets high-quality standards and embodies the company's mission of reducing fabric waste and celebrating diverse cultural patterns. Drawing from his Lebanese cultural background, Kevin brings a rich shade of traditional designs and techniques to the business, adding a unique and authentic element to Valeora's product offerings. Additionally, Kevin's deep appreciation and understanding... Read More

Sabiha Fatima (Production Manager)

Sabiha, the Production Manager at Valeora, a position she excels in due to her extensive experience and remarkable creativity. With years of expertise in sustainable manufacturing and cultural design, Sabiha has honed her skills to ensure high-quality production processes. Her innovative approach and keen eye for detail drive Valeora’s product excellence, particularly in crafting unique, eco-friendly table runners. Sabiha’s ability to seamlessly blend traditional cultural elements with modern aesthetics sets her apart, while her strong leadership and problem-solving skills ensure efficient... Read More

Calais Derbyshire (Mzarketing Director)

Calais, Valeora’s Marketing Manager, is both creative and highly organized. She consistently delivers innovative marketing strategies while staying on top of her tasks. Her ability to blend creativity with meticulous planning ensures that Valeora's products are effectively promoted, reaching the right audience and driving sales. Calais’s dedication and efficiency make her an indispensable member of the team.

Story of Valeora

At Ormiston Senior College, a group of passionate students, Shanaiya Lata, Sabiha Fatima, Calais Derbyshire, Shreya Harakh, and Kevin Haddad, embarked on a journey with the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES). Their business, Valeora, was born from a desire to reconnect people with their cultural roots while promoting environmental sustainability. By creating beautiful table runners from fabric cut-offs, they aimed to celebrate cultural heritage and reduce waste, embodying their mission of "threads of culture, threads of earth."Our community focus is the ability to give back to our community; our dedication to promoting multiculturalism is reflected in our eco-friendly table runners, utilizing recycled materials to allow each individual to express their unique personal identity. In addition to giving back to the community, 5% of our profit will go towards the Multicultural NZ organization.

Our Mission

"Welcome to Valeora, Our mission is to lead by example in sustainable innovation, crafting eco-friendly table runners from recycled materials. Our commitment to environmental responsibility is matched only by our dedication to promoting multiculturalism. With a focus on quality production processes and a passion for inclusivity, we strive to be able to offer unique, stylish table runners that not only enhance your home decor but also reflect your values and cultural representation. By choosing Valeora, customers not only benefit from premium products but also contribute to a greater planet and support the voices of migrants and immigrants in our diverse society.”

Finest Fabrics, tools and technologies

We work only with trusted suppliers to bing you the exceptional quality of each item in our store. We sew and cut fabric by hand. You can be sure that each product in our company is unique.

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Our Benefits

Money-Back Guarantee

If you are not satisfied with the quality of a product, you can return it within a month of purchase for a 100% refund for being of the same quality as when you first bought it.

Free Returns

We will be happy to assist you for eligible returns, with a return instructions and the return shipping address. If you need a return or exchange, send us an email so we can discuss a replacement.

Low Prices

We offer low prices for our customised and culturally designed table runners of good quality.

Sustainable & Culturally creative table-runners

Valeora’s table runners are sustainable and culturally creative. We upcycle fabric cut-offs, reducing waste and promoting eco-friendly practices. Our designs, inspired by Indian and Pacific cultures, celebrate traditional motifs and colours. We are constantly working on expanding and adding more diverse cultures to our designs. Collaborating with local artisans ensures authenticity, making each product a meaningful connection to cultural heritage and environmental responsibility.