Paua Korowai

Size; From 1.10mtr width x 1m length 
For special occasions and events.
Beautifully handcrafted Contemporary Korowai(cloak). Combination of Turquoise, royal blue and white feathers sewn on to cloth and lined. We try to keep stock but please allow 2-3 weeks for production. 
The Korowai cloak is a traditional Maori garment that is rich in symbolism and history. Worn as a mantle of prestige and honour, the Korowai represents leadership and the responsibility to care for one's people and environment. 
The taniko trim has also been woven from wool in NZ. This design is Poutama .Poutama is a traditional Māori stepped pattern that symbolizes the "stairway to heaven", representing the growth of man, the pursuit of knowledge, and levels of advancement. It is derived from the myth of the god Tāne climbing to the highest heavens to obtain the Three Baskets of Knowledge for humanity.
Our taniko designs vary.