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Māori Paua Blue Korowai Cape
SKU: MC23-CAPE
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$499.00 - Regular price
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$499.00
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This beautiful Māori Paua Blue Korowai Cape is made from feathers, just like the traditional kahu huruhuru of yesteryear.
The kakahu is bound at the top with a taniko containing colours white, black, turquoise, and royal blue. 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.
The korowai cape measures approximately 106cm x 66cm (41 3/4" x 26").
Perfect for shorter people or those who do not want a full length korowai.
Please note that the correct Māori name for a feather cape is kahu huruhuru, but many people, including Māori, still call it a korowai.
All our korowai are made in New Zealand by a very talented Māori lady. She makes them using a sewing machine, making the garment affordable.
Please note that if we are out of stock at the time you order, allow 2-3 weeks for manufacture.
Shipped worldwide.
A deluxe black gift box is available as an optional extra - perfect if this is a presentation piece.
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| 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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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 8 reviews.
Had our daughters graduation and the korowai was a beautiful gift to give our girl showing nothing but love and how proud we are, my daughter was in tears receiving this tāonga so ngā mihi nui Kia koutou team ☺️
This brought tears to her eyes. It was well thought out and a beautiful toanga to gift on.
Aatahua, fast delivery.. sons 18th the Whanau loved it and most of all our boy loved it..
When I opened the box, I was so happy with the colour and feel of the korowai. It is for my grand niece's 21st and I know she is going to love it. Thank you so much
It's beautiful and we all love it
The korowai is beautiful and reduced our daughter to tears. We will certainly be recommending your business. Nga mini Dyanne Bensley.
Beautiful cape, exceptional service. Thank you! 😊