Maori Culture Maori Culture
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Maori Costume Maori Costume
Maori Costume Korowai/Cloak (Kakahu) Originally the Maori cloak was made from Dog skin and fur, mixed with woven Muka (flax fibre). They were known as Kahu Kuri and were often worn with the hair side on the outside to display the extravagant style of the Chiefs status. Kahu Kuri were primarly war cloaks worn only by Chiefs. It wasn’t until the second half...Maori Costume Korowai/Cloak (Kakahu) Originally the Maori cloak was made from Dog skin and fur, mixed with woven Muka (flax fibre). They were known as Kahu Kuri and were often worn with the hair side on the outside to display the extravagant style of the Chiefs status. Kahu Kuri were primarly war cloaks worn only by Chiefs. It wasn’t until the second half... -
Maori Haka Maori Haka
The New Zealand Maori haka is an dramatic dance, first used as a form of distraction. The words spoken during the dance are important but should not be taken out of context, nor without taking note of which tribe is using it. So it can be difficult to just look at the words alone and try to translate the words to English. Often...The New Zealand Maori haka is an dramatic dance, first used as a form of distraction. The words spoken during the dance are important but should not be taken out of context, nor without taking note of which tribe is using it. So it can be difficult to just look at the words alone and try to translate the words to English. Often... -
Maori Designs - Their Spiritual Meaning Maori Designs - Their Spiritual Meaning
The designs used in Maori artwork on sale here at ShopNZ.com ( necklaces, pendants, wood carvings, tattoo, etc) all carry a spiritual meaning. Early Maori did not have a written history, so their arts and crafts took on the role of being a record of spiritual values and beliefs, as well as a historical family record. Bone and greenstone jade ( pounamu) pendants and...The designs used in Maori artwork on sale here at ShopNZ.com ( necklaces, pendants, wood carvings, tattoo, etc) all carry a spiritual meaning. Early Maori did not have a written history, so their arts and crafts took on the role of being a record of spiritual values and beliefs, as well as a historical family record. Bone and greenstone jade ( pounamu) pendants and... -
Horopito Horopito
Horopito is a small native New Zealand tree found throughout both main islands of New Zealand, comprising part of the under-storey of our native forests. It is usually found in swampy areas or those with high rainfall, and is susceptible to drought, but little else. Its botanical name is Pseudowintera colorata and is a member of the Winteracae family. Horopito is also called the pepperwood because its...Horopito is a small native New Zealand tree found throughout both main islands of New Zealand, comprising part of the under-storey of our native forests. It is usually found in swampy areas or those with high rainfall, and is susceptible to drought, but little else. Its botanical name is Pseudowintera colorata and is a member of the Winteracae family. Horopito is also called the pepperwood because its... -
The Korowai with the Korean Connection The Korowai with the Korean Connection
In March 2019, we were approached by the son of a Korean War veteran who had been invited to Korea for the Revisit Korea Program. The program, started in 1975, was designed to express gratitude and respect to veterans of the Korean War for protecting sovereignty, freedom and democracy in South Korea. Korea wanted to remind the veterans that the country would never...In March 2019, we were approached by the son of a Korean War veteran who had been invited to Korea for the Revisit Korea Program. The program, started in 1975, was designed to express gratitude and respect to veterans of the Korean War for protecting sovereignty, freedom and democracy in South Korea. Korea wanted to remind the veterans that the country would never...
