SKU: MC27
This beautiful Ngāpuhi Māori Black White and Red Korowai Cloak actually goes by the correct name, kahu huruhuru.
Made from real feathers, and machine stitched for longevity, the Ngā Puhi korowai is edged with woven taniko, also in red, black and white. The taniko design represents manaia and wairua.
Te Manaia is a bird like figure that has supernatural powers and is a spiritual guardian. Te Manaia has the head of a bird, body of a man, and the tail of a fish, representing the balance between water, earth and sky. Māori regard Te Manaia as the unseen light surrounding each of us. You can liken it to a bird sitting on your shoulder as a guardian guiding your spirit.
The rest of the taniko is in a poutama (stairway to heaven) design. The poutama design symbolises a climb made by Tanenui-a-rangi, who climbed to the heavens to receive 3 baskets of knowledge and 2 stones or whatukura (of knowledge and mana) from the supreme being, Io. The series of steps denote the steps of progress and advancement through education. From this will emerge rangatira (chiefs and leaders of the future). In the middle of the poutama design is a V meeting with another V. That represents our ancestral meeting house, the Wharenui. It symbolises the gathering and bringing together of all whanau, iwi, and cultures.
This beautiful feather cloak is made by a lovely Māori lady of Ngati Porou descent.
Feathers used are predominantly black, with red and white feathers for contrast. The black feathers shimmer with the blue/green shades of the New Zealand Tui bird. The inside of the korowai is lined with black fabric.
Dimensions (approx):
Width 43" (110cm)
Length 43" (110cm)
Wonderful to wear at a wedding, special function, 21st, graduation, or to present as a corporate gift, or to keep as a unique and beautiful piece of Māori art.
To maintain the mana of this beautiful piece of Māori art, please wear the korowai around the shoulders and not under the armpit.
Can be framed, as you can see in a photo from our customer in Australia.
SPECIAL NOTE RE SHIPPING : If you are having this shipped internationally, please select Economy Courier or Express Courier only. The item is too valuable to ship by Airmail, which does not carry sufficient insurance.
Note re availability: We do try to keep this korowai in stock at all times, but if we have just gone out of stock of this item when you order, it will be 2-3 weeks before we have more. It pays to email us first to check on availability if your timeline is tight.
Purchase the korowai on its own, or in a deluxe black gift box (with clear lid). Perfect for special presentations. (Please note that the gift box photo is a representative one, showing a different korowai, but you will receive the korowai described above).
Shipped worldwide from New Zealand.
| Australia | up to a week |
| USA/Canada | up to 2 weeks |
| UK/ASIA | up to 10 days |
| Europe | up to 2 weeks |
| Rest of World | variable (chat with us) |
| NZ | 1-4 business days |
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SHIPS FROM NEW ZEALAND, TO THE WORLD.
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 14 reviews.
I was very pleased when my order arrived so promptly as it meant family holidaying in NZ could take it to Australia for me. I would have sent a photo but not sure how. My grandson, James Taipari wore it today in Sydney for his graduation (B.Com) and looked absolutely splendid! Thank you.
My Korowai arrived very quickly after ordering it. it is absolutely beautiful. I bought it for my daughter”s graduation and she proudly wore it She said she felt like a Māori princess
Absolutely love this korowai. Colours are magic.
My nanny loves it. Thank you soo much
Definitely a Korowai worth framing to wear, preserve and display for when my young children & their children graduate. The whole purchasing process was 'meant to be', ie. affordable, quick and easy. Thank you ladies from the store for all of your support. The Korowai was much better than I expected. A big acknowledgement also to the amazing wahine who weaves her magic and crafts these taonga. He mihi nui.
Beautiful Ngapuhi Black White Red Korowai
Store owner replied: Ataahua!
We as a whanau bought it for our son who graduated from the RNZPC. He absolutely loved it and was proud to wear his Ngapuhi korowai. Thank you so much.
Beautiful Ngapuhi Black White Red Korowai
Store owner replied: Wow, wow, wow. What a proud moment for you, and he looks fabulous! All the best for the future.
Lesley and the ladies helped me find what I was looking for. After a few emails we found it. I couldn’t be happier with the result of the Korowai and how it looked after it was framed. This is now in our main entry to our home. A little bit NZ in our home in Brisbane Australia. Thank you for helping me find what I was looking for. I am truly great full Thanks Tim
Absolutely love the Korowai - thank you!
This beautiful korowai was purchased for an 80th Birthday coming up this November. It's going to be presented to the gentleman who is my son's Godfather on the day and he has no idea (the birthday boy lol). So according to his wife, the colours are/has always been his favourites so perfect, perfect, perfect. The korowai itself is just "over the top", gorgeous, fantastic etc, love it, love it, love it. Thank you so much. 💯
It started out as a bit of a stressful exercise but then I stumbled across the ShopNZ team, who had exactly what I was looking for. An affordable korowai of suitable familial ties and quality to become a family heirloom for the formal ceremonies life is putting our way. Very, very happy with the sale and delivery process, having received exactly what we ordered, in exactly the time frame agreed. The quality of our korowai is exceptional. I highly recommend ShopNZ.
The Korowai is being presented on 17 Jan 25 in Brisbane. I will post photos of the event. Nga mihi.
am satisfied & very happy with my korowai, it was brought by my son for my 60th birthday in January 2025, so will not put it on till the day.🙂 but i do love it💯❤️
We recieved within 4 days of ordering and it looks great. Perfect size. Love it. Thank you.
Absolutely love my purchase so glad I purchased from you. Unfortunately I can’t say how it feels as it is for my son for his wedding which isn’t for another 12 months
