Korowai Christening - Paua

Christening Korowai in Paua Colours

Size : 320 x 320mm

A stunning piece of Kiwiana art that makes a wonderful christening cloak. Hand-made in New Zealand using beautiful feathers. This is the same as a full-size modern Korowai, just scaled down. It is fully lined and the feathers wrap around to the inside.

Meaning of the taniko band:

The Poutama (step-like pattern) has both religious and educational meanings. The steps symbolize levels of attainment and advancement. This pattern represents the staircase that Tāne-nui-a-Rangi climbed to heaven to get the three baskets of knowledge for the Māori people.