Korowai Full Cloak - Ruru

Stunning Ruru Korowai Cloak Full.

Contemporary Korowai - Kahu huruhuru Kakahu.

The colours of this design were inspired by the Ruru or in Morepork (small spotted owl).

A powerful figure in Maori mythology.

Māori cloaks are most commonly worn on special occasions, whether a significant hui and coming together of people, or significant graduation, birthday or tangi.

The cloaks hold stories of our history or whānau [family] and whakapapa [genealogy].

They’re held in the highest regard and worn with the highest form of respect, prestige, and honor.

Our Korowai are handmade in Auckland by stitching feathers onto a lined fabric base. 

The feather wrap around the front edge to complete the look.

A traditional handwoven one takes many weeks to complete and costs significantly more.

A modern Korowai offers better durability and more colours. Inspiration for the colour and designs from our local fauna and flora.

We use beautiful farmed chicken and rooster feathers, some of which have been dyed to create the amazing colour range available in our Korowai selection.

Our Korowai have drawstring ties so you can alter the width to fit the wearer.

The taniko trim has also been woven from wool in NZ.

This design is the Manaia and Wairua (spirit) design. It shows the Manaia with poutama (stairway to heaven) above and below.

The Manaia is sitting in the Wharenui (ancestral meeting house) symbolizing the bringing of iwi, whanau, and cultures together.

Size: 1m x 1m.

Made in New Zealand.