Korowai
Paua Baby Korowai
$95.00 NZD
or 4 × $23.75 with Afterpay
Made to order in Auckland
- Made to order: allow around 3 weeks. Planning for a graduation or wedding? Order early or talk to us.
- Afterpay for New Zealand customers: pay in 4 interest-free instalments at checkout.
- Shipping across New Zealand, to Australia and worldwide. Costs are shown in your bag before you pay.
- Māori-owned whānau business.
The meaning
Korowai
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.
About this piece
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 Maori people.
Delivery & returns
Shipping options and costs are shown in your bag before checkout. You have 30 days to return damaged, faulty or unwanted items (unused, in original packaging); see our store policies or get in touch.
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