He Korowai o Te Ao Turoa Adult Half Length

This contemporary korowai blends warm rust and soft white tones, reflecting the balance of te ao tūroa ‘the natural’ world around us.
The rich brown feathers speak to the whenua, grounding the pieces in strength, stability and connection to the land. They carry a sense of warmth, growth, and the everyday richness of life. 
The white feathers bring in harmony and calm, representing balance, peace and the natural flow of the environment.
The Pātiki tāniko band runs through the design, symbolising prosperity, abundance and favourable times. It acknowledges the idea of being well-provided for, both physically and spiritually and the importance of living in tune with the resources of the natural world.
Altogether, this kākahu reflects a sense of balance, between land and life, strength and calm, grounded in Aotearoa and shaped by the rhythms of nature. Ngā mihi!