Beautiful Purple and White Māori Full Length Korowai Kahu Huruhuru

This beautiful Purple and White Full Length Korowai (Māori feather cloak) is made in Tamaki Makaurau Auckland by a lovely Māori lady of Ngati Porou descent. 

Key information:

• Length: approximately 110cm (43 1/4")
• Width: approximately 107cm (42")
  
• Can be custom made if you want wider, narrower, shorter, etc.
• We try to keep in stock at all times, but if out of stock or custom-made for you, allow 2 weeks for it to be made.
• Sewn on a sewing machine to make it affordable
• High quality manufacture, with quality stitching and materials, including the lining
• Correct name for a Māori feather cloak is kahu huruhuru, although the common name is still korowai.
• Commonly worn or purchased for weddings, birthdays, graduation, retirement gift, and other special moments in life.  Then kept in the family for generations to come.

The top of the cloak is finished with a knitted taniko in colours of purple, white and black. The taniko design represents manaia and wairua. Te Manaia is a bird like figure that has supernatural powers and is a spiritual guardian. 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. 

Feathers used are white at the top, and then purple feathers tinged with jade.

The inside of the korowai is lined with quality black cotton fabric.

The combined effect is stunning.

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.

Purchase the korowai on its own, or in a deluxe 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.