Traditionally, Māori made their clothes and adornments from native plants, and bird and animal skins. There was a great variety of garments, including many kinds of cloaks. Clothing, adornments and even hairstyles showed a lot about a person’s status, and …

Traditional Māori dress was both varied and complex. Māori wore a wide range of hairstyles and ornaments, skin colourings and oils, as well as facial or body tattoos. Clothing consisted of shoulder and waist garments, belts and sometimes sandals.

Beautiful NZ Kākahu for everyday wear or that special occasion. A salute to Māori art & craft for sure. Love this shop & what it represents. If you are looking for stunning one-of-a-kind clothing, shop here. We loved our morning of shopping. The young tane who served us was so patient with us as my Mama’s first time, but not last, in store.

A poupou is a wall panel located underneath the veranda of a Māori wharenui (meeting house). [1] It is generally built to represent the spiritual connection between the tribe and their ancestors and thus each poupou is carved with emblems of the …

Girl's or young lady's 3-piece Maori dance costume (Kapahaka Kotiro) features an authentic red, black and white design that includes New Zealand's national bird the Kiwi, surrounded by the Niho-Taniwha pattern (dragon's teeth) and the three Baskets of Knowledge.

Traditional Māori dress was both varied and complex. Māori wore a wide range of hairstyles and ornaments, skin colourings and oils, as well as facial or body tattoos. Clothing consisted of shoulder and waist garments, belts and sometimes sandals.

We are able to make custom scarves & ties in your own iwi/organization's pattern & colours. The whole pattern is centre-lined, representing the core principles, righteousness, and integrity. genealogies and the various levels of learning and intellectual achievement. They also represent. knowledge and religion. opposite forces. higher realm. Way.

Everything to do with Maori costume, uniforms, poi, piupiu skirts, including face paint, stencils, heru, black lipstick, and much more. Shipped worldwide.

Maori Kākahu designed and manufactured locally in Ngati Kahungunu, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. We produce local Māori clothing including Māori dresses, Māori t-shirts and more Māori kākahu.

Māori Fashion Designer - Creating an emotional connection to indigenous design. Award Winning Maori Fashion, Indigenous Made, Maori Clothing, NZ Clothing, Maori Design, Adrienne Whitewood Clothing.