{"product_id":"short-maori-korowai-in-ngati-porou-colours","title":"Short Māori Korowai in Ngāti Porou Colours","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Māori Short Korowai Cloak has been made in Ngāti Porou colours for a customer. Anyone can wear it though, and it is perfect for those who love this colour combination of the yellow\/ black\/ white taniko, with white and purple feathers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe korowai, or kahu huruhuru (feather cloak) to be absolutely correct, is made by a Māori lady of Ngāti Porou descent.   She learned the art of making korowai from her mother, who learnt the art from a Northland kuia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe taniko is in a patiki pattern, which represents the flounder.  Spiritually it signifies generosity, abundance, and hospitality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yellow in the taniko represents the Ngāti Porou maunga Hikurangi, the first point in New Zealand and indeed the world, to see the sun. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe feathers at the top are white, to represent snow on the maunga. \u003cbr\u003eThe purple feathers below the white signify the colour of the ribbon on the  Victoria Cross awarded to Lt Te Moana-nui-a-kiwa Ngarimu (a courageous Ngāti Porou soldier during WW II), and the C Company of the 28th Māori Battalion).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want different coloured feathers, let us know. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shopnz.com\/blogs\/maori-culture\/design-your-own-korowai\" title=\"design a korowai\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYou can choose different coloured feathers here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want different coloured taniko, also let us know.  \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"ShopNZ Taniko colours for korowai\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shopnz.com\/blogs\/product-info\/taniko-colours\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYou can choose your taniko here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are here to help you come up with something that is perfect for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis korowai measures approximately 1m wide, and 20cm (8\") deep.  It is lined with black fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNB: If we are out of stock at the time you order, allow 2 weeks for it to be made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProudly Māori made in New Zealand, and shipped worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ShopNZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51190217277663,"sku":"MC22-NP","price":199.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0460\/2082\/1157\/files\/MC22-NPNgatiPorouShortKorowai.jpg?v=1786492720","url":"https:\/\/www.shopnz.com\/products\/short-maori-korowai-in-ngati-porou-colours","provider":"ShopNZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}