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What is the difference between kakahu and korowai?
The Maori nouns Kakahu and Kahu mean "garment" or "clothing". Kakahu refers to any garment - it might be a cloak, or a piupiu or a maro, etc. If you are describing a Maori feather cloak, then its correct name is kahu huruhuru. A Maori cloak made of kiwi feathers is a kahu kiwi. Conversely, a Maori cloak made from muka (flax fibre) and decorated with hukahuka (tassels) is called... -
Taniko Colours
Choose the taniko colour you would like around the top of your korowai. The design is specially made, and incorporates Manaia and Patiki. When you have chosen your taniko colour, click here to go to the feather colours page >>> Aubergine Black White Black Grey White Chocolate Cream White Emerald Green Grass Green Hot Pink Jade Turquoise Royal Blue Kelly Green Manaia Gold...