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Made to order in Auckland
The meaning
A korowai is a cloak of honour. Placed on someone's shoulders, it recognises their achievement, their whakapapa and the journey that brought them to this moment. It's worn at graduations, weddings and the ceremonies that mark a life.
Size : 320 x 320mm. Made with real feathers that have been dyed.Feathers wrap around to inside.Fully lined.Made in New Zealand.Meaning of the banding:The Poutama (step-like pattern) has both religious and educational meanings. The steps symbolize levels of attainment and advancement. This pattern represents the staircase that the god Tane climbed to heaven to get the three baskets of knowledge for the Māori people.
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Korowai