Paua Korowai
$525.00 NZD
or 4 × $131.25 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; From 1mtr 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.
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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Korowai
