Takahe SomethingKiwi

Korowai - TakaheSize: 1.15 x 1m.Contemporary Korowai - Kahu huruhuru Kakahu. The colours of this design were inspired by the natural beauty of the Takahe bird, which is considered a taonga (treasure).Māori cloaks are most commonly worn on special occasions, whether a significant hui and coming together of people, or significant graduation, birthday or tangi. The cloaks hold stories of our history or whānau family and whakapapa genealogy. They’re held in the highest regard and worn with the highest form of respect, prestige, and honor.Our Korowai are handmade in Auckland by machine stitching feathers onto a lined fabric base. The feather wrap around the front edge to complete the look. A traditional handwoven one takes many weeks to complete and costs significantly more. A modern Korowai offers better durability and more colours. Inspiration for the colour and designs from our local fauna and flora. We use beautiful farmed chicken and rooster feathers, some of which have been dyed t...