Maori Culture Maori Culture
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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... -
Maori Tattoo Designs Maori Tattoo Designs
Maori male tattoo ( moko) was essentially a badge, showing the owner's membership of a group and their standing within that group. Thus it may show which tribe the person belonged to, their rank within that tribe, and their lineage. Once a design had been chosen, the tattoo was chiseled into the face, followed by the application of pigment. For men, the main tattoo...Maori male tattoo ( moko) was essentially a badge, showing the owner's membership of a group and their standing within that group. Thus it may show which tribe the person belonged to, their rank within that tribe, and their lineage. Once a design had been chosen, the tattoo was chiseled into the face, followed by the application of pigment. For men, the main tattoo... -
Design your own Korowai Design your own Korowai
We stock ready-made Maori korowai, but if you would like to design your own, we can help, using available feathers and taniko.We stock ready-made Maori korowai, but if you would like to design your own, we can help, using available feathers and taniko.
