Pāua
Turquoise, royal blue and white hen colours taken from the NZ Pāua.
I create these korowai as contemporary pieces and can customise the pattern design, colour placement and woven band to suit your preference.
These are contemporary kahu huruhuru cloaks and are real feathers double sewn on to Poplin cloth and are fully lined.
New Zealand’s Pāua, (known as abalone in other countries), are all unique species of abalone found only in New Zealand, and are distinguished by their brilliantly coloured shells. Pāua have an oval shaped shell, inside which is a large muscular foot which clings to rocks.
Traditionally, korowai are worn on occasions of significance — moments of celebration, transition, leadership, and remembrance. This piece carries that same spirit, making it suitable for ceremonial wear, special presentations or acknowledgements or display as an heirloom or statement piece
Whether worn or displayed, this korowai stands as a taonga — embodying respect, strength, and the enduring beauty of Māori tradition
