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Rubber Duck Collecting Rubber Duck Collecting
Rubber duck collecting - until recently I didn't realise it was a thing. But sure enough, it is. Ever since the first floating rubber duck was created in the 1940s, designers have been creating their own versions, and people have been collecting them. TV characters like The Simpsons have been immortalised in rubber ducks, as well as various super-heroes. Speaking of super-heroes, in...Rubber duck collecting - until recently I didn't realise it was a thing. But sure enough, it is. Ever since the first floating rubber duck was created in the 1940s, designers have been creating their own versions, and people have been collecting them. TV characters like The Simpsons have been immortalised in rubber ducks, as well as various super-heroes. Speaking of super-heroes, in... -
Quick Guide to Meaning of Maori Symbols Quick Guide to Meaning of Maori Symbols
Maori Symbols seen in jewellery and other crafts all have spiritual meanings. Here are the meanings of the top five.Maori Symbols seen in jewellery and other crafts all have spiritual meanings. Here are the meanings of the top five. -
An Unusual Paua Shell Fact An Unusual Paua Shell Fact
Here's an unusual Paua Shell fact I found out tonight at a local Maori Fashion Parade. Paua shell, or kota as it was called at the time, were used in battle by Maori wahine (females) from the Te Tai Tokerau region. The edge of the shell would be ground to a sharp point, and the shell used to slice at their opponents, cutting the...Here's an unusual Paua Shell fact I found out tonight at a local Maori Fashion Parade. Paua shell, or kota as it was called at the time, were used in battle by Maori wahine (females) from the Te Tai Tokerau region. The edge of the shell would be ground to a sharp point, and the shell used to slice at their opponents, cutting the... -
What is Kiwiana? What is Kiwiana?
KiwianaWhat is Kiwiana? It's a term that brings a smile to the face of any New Zealander. Kiwiana is a bunch of items and images that are iconic pieces of New Zealand heritage. Items that immediately make us recognisable as Kiwis. Whilst some people say that Kiwiana gifts are "kitsch", I think that is a negative term used by people who are part of...KiwianaWhat is Kiwiana? It's a term that brings a smile to the face of any New Zealander. Kiwiana is a bunch of items and images that are iconic pieces of New Zealand heritage. Items that immediately make us recognisable as Kiwis. Whilst some people say that Kiwiana gifts are "kitsch", I think that is a negative term used by people who are part of... -
Korowai Feathers Korowai Feathers
These are the korowai feather colours available. Choose the ones you like, then come back to us with details of where you want them placed on the korowai. A sketch is really helpful. And click here to go to the korowai taniko colour options >>> Aubergine Baby Blue Beige Coque Beige Hen Black and White Black Coque Black Hen Blue Coque Brown Hen Chocolate Coque Chocolate...These are the korowai feather colours available. Choose the ones you like, then come back to us with details of where you want them placed on the korowai. A sketch is really helpful. And click here to go to the korowai taniko colour options >>> Aubergine Baby Blue Beige Coque Beige Hen Black and White Black Coque Black Hen Blue Coque Brown Hen Chocolate Coque Chocolate...
