Purapura whetū Dress

Th e pattern that adorns this beautiful dress is called Purapura whetū , created by co-owner of Nōku, Pa nia.

I nspiration was drawn from traditional tukutuku pan els seen in marae. The two hero patterns used in this tohu are niho taniwha and purapura whetū.

Purapura whetū : represents the stars in the sky and the great number of people of a nation

Niho Taniwha: symbolises whakapapa, strength, guardianship and unity of hapū within iwi

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- Printed Chiffon
- XS = 6-10
- S/M = 12-14
- L/XL = 16-18
- 2xl/3xl = 20-22
- 4xl/5xl = 24-26