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		"product_content": "## Māori cloak for babies This is a commission for one of our customers. Beautiful Māori contemporary feather cloaks for babies, created by our Māori artist Marie. These little baby cloaks are just beautiful. A variety of colours is available, or you can request your colour(s).### Kahu Huruhuru These little cloaks are called Kahu Huruhuru in te reo Māori and are contemporary feather cloaks. These cloaks are not korowai.### Korowai A Korowai (Māori cloak) is worn as a mantel and speaks of a persons prestige, honour, dignity and respect. A symbol of great value to the Māori people and worn with much pride. The Korowai becomes empowered by the status and mana of it’s owner. The mana increases when it is worn.In the early days, a korowai would be hand woven and take nearly a year to complete. ### Baby baby So cute, these little baby cloaks. These cloaks  are made with the use of a sewing machine. All the baby cloaks are lined.We can oganise these lovely cloaks in various colours: made to order, 3-5 working days (depending on how busy our artist is).You can select the colours in the photos, or if you wish different colours, please add this in the comment box when you order, thank you.Size baby cloak:for one year old", 
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		"product_title": "Māori cloak for babies", 
		"product_content": "## Māori cloak for babies Beautiful Māori contemporary feather cloaks for babies, created by our Māori artist Marie. These little baby cloaks are just beautiful. A variety of colours is available, or you can request your colour(s).### Kahu Huruhuru These little cloaks are called Kahu Huruhuru in te reo Māori and are contemporary feather cloaks. These cloaks are not korowai.### Korowai A Korowai (Māori cloak) is worn as a mantel and speaks of a persons prestige, honour, dignity and respect. A symbol of great value to the Māori people and worn with much pride. The Korowai becomes empowered by the status and mana of it’s owner. The mana increases when it is worn.In the early days, a korowai would be hand woven and take nearly a year to complete.### Baby baby So cute, these little baby cloaks. These cloaks  are made with the use of a sewing machine. All the baby cloaks are lined.We can oganise these lovely cloaks in various colours: made to order, 3-5 working days (depending on how busy our artist is).You can select the colours in the photos, or if you wish different colours, please add this in the comment box when you order, thank you.Size baby cloak:approx.32cm x 35cm (12.60\"x13.78\")", 
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		"product_title": "Māori feather cloaks", 
		"product_content": "## Māori feather cloaks Māori feather cloaks, kahu huruhuru. Beautiful contemporary Māori feather cloaks for adults, created by our Māori artist Marie. Please note that this not a korowai (traditional Māori cloak), even though most people would search for 'korowai' when looking for a feather cloak.It's great to see that many people are wearing these beautiful feather cloaks at special occasions. These cloaks make a statement for sure. Popular for special functions, graduations, weddings, birthdays and representing our country Aotearoa - New Zealand in sports events. Always special seeing our sports people wearing these beautiful cloaks.### Contemporary Māori cloak - Kahu huruhuru 'Kahu huruhuru' is the correct term used for a feather cloak, even though most people would Google ‘korowai’ when they are looking for a Māori cloak.These contemporary Māori feather cloaks are just beautiful. We have the 'paua' cloak in stock (beautiful green and blue feathers). If you wish another design or other colours, just let us know and add a message in the comment box or email us, thank you.### Traditional Māori cloak - Korowai A Korowai (Māori cloak) is a traditional Māori cloak. A symbol of great value to the Māori people and worn with much pride. The Korowai becomes empowered by the status and mana of its owner. The mana increases when it is worn.The Korowai (Māori cloak) is worn as a mantel and speaks of a persons prestige, honour, dignity and respect. The traditional korowai are made with flax fibre (muka) and the feathers are woven by hand into the muka.  Therefore, making one of these korowai takes a long time (it can take up to 12 months) and they come with a high price (over $10,000). Amazing artworks though and well worth the price looking at the time involved.### Our Māori artist Our 'kahu huruhuru' artist is a Māori kaumatua (elder) from Ngati Porou descent and is based in Auckland.Size of this feather cloak:110cm wide and 107cm### Taniko weaving The “taniko” weaving technique is unique to the NZ Māori. It was developed following the settlement of the Māori to Aotearoa. Taniko is a weaving technique that incorporates more than one colour in a piece of work. The weaving is done without the use of a frame (which is commonly used throughout the world).#### More Info Even though 'korowai' is the term that is generally accepted today to describe a 'Māori cloak' it was in fact a particular kind of Māori cloak, emphasis placed more on the creation of an elaborate “taniko” border.Therefore a 'Kahu huruhuru' is the correct term used for a feather cloak. And a 'Kahu kura' is the term for a red feather cloak.The feathers are hen and rooster feathers. Our artist also uses pheasant feathers. Many colours and designs are available, just let us know which colours you prefer. All the cloaks are lined.In the early days, a korowai would be hand woven and take nearly a year to complete. These contemporary cloaks we feature are made with the use of a sewing machine. All the baby cloaks are lined. The correct name for a feather cloak is 'kahu huruhuru'.We found an interesting article by Zoe Waker-Ahwa about a brief history of korowai in the New Zealand Fashion Quarterly.#### Commissions And yes, our artist can take commissions for medium Māori cloak and large Māori cloak.If you wish a commissioned 'kahu huruhuru', please let us know:if the cloak is for an adult (male\/female) or a child the height of the adult\/child (from the neck to the ground) also the measurement around the shoulders (this is needed so the cloak will fit properly) and last but not least, your preferred colours of feathers https:\/\/www.aotearoa.co.nz\/product\/paua-dish\/Check out our framed baby cloak >>", 
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		"product_title": "Māori feather cloaks for kids", 
		"product_content": "## Māori feather cloaks for kids Are you looking for a beautiful feather cloak for your child? You just found one of our wonderful Māori artists. Marie creates truly stunning Māori feather cloaks. We met Marie at Pasifika quite a few years ago, lovely lady.The cloaks we feature are made with the use of a sewing machine. All the cloaks are lined. Let us know your favourite colours and we will check if our artist can create a cloak with these feathers.### Kahu huruhuru The proper name for a feather cloak is 'kahu huruhuru'.  Beautiful contemporary feather cloaks for kids.### Korowai A Korowai is a traditional Māori cloak and is worn as a mantel and speaks of a persons prestige, honour, dignity and respect. A symbol of great value to the Māori people and worn with much pride. The Korowai becomes empowered by the status and mana of it’s owner. The mana increases when it is worn.In the early days, a korowai would be hand woven and take nearly a year to complete.### Commissions Our artist can take commissions for feather cloaks all sizes.Please let us know:if the cloak is for an adult (male\/female) or a child the height of the adult\/child (from the neck to the ground) the measurement around the shoulders (this is needed so the feather cloak will fit properly) preferred colours of feathers Show me a [kahu huruhuru for an adult >>](https:\/\/www.aotearoa.co.nz\/products\/aotearoa-maori-feather-cloaks\/)", 
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		"product_title": "Framed Māori feather cloak", 
		"product_content": "## Framed Māori feather cloak. 'Kahu huruhuru' The baby cloak is created by our Māori artist Marie. The framing is done by one of our top framers in New Zealand (using NZ wood).### Contemporary Māori cloak - Kahu huruhuru 'Kahu huruhuru' is the correct term used for a feather cloak, even though most people would Google ‘korowai’ when they are looking for a Māori cloak.These contemporary Māori feather cloaks are just beautiful. We have this 'paua' cloak in stock. If you wish another design, just let us know and add a message in the comment box or email us, thank you. You can request your preferred colours for your baby cloak.### Korowai The Korowai (Māori cloak) is a traditional Māori cloak. A symbol of great value to the Māori people and worn with much pride. The Korowai becomes empowered by the status and mana of its owner. The mana increases when it is worn.The Korowai (Māori cloak) is worn as a mantel and speaks of a persons prestige, honour, dignity and respect. The traditional korowai are made with flax fibre (muka) and the feathers are woven by hand into the muka.  Therefore, making one of these korowai takes a long time (it can take up to 12 months) and they come with a high price (over $10,000). Amazing artworks though and well worth the price looking at the time involved.### Our Māori artist Our 'kahu huruhuru' artist is a Māori kaumatua (elder) from Ngati Porou descent and is based in Auckland.### Taniko weaving The “taniko” weaving technique is unique to the NZ Māori. It was developed following the settlement of the Māori to Aotearoa. Taniko is a weaving technique that incorporates more than one colour in a piece of work. The weaving is done without the use of a frame (which is commonly used throughout the world). ### More Info Even though 'korowai' is the term that is generally accepted today to describe a 'Māori cloak' it was in fact a particular kind of Māori cloak, emphasis placed more on the creation of an elaborate “taniko” border.'Kahu huruhuru' is the term used for a feather cloak.'Kahu kura' a red feather cloak.The feathers are hen and rooster feathers. Our artist also uses pheasant feathers. Many colours and designs are available, just let us know which colours you prefer. All the cloaks are lined.In the early days, a korowai would be hand woven and take nearly a year to complete. These contemporary cloaks we feature are made with the use of a sewing machine. All the baby cloaks are lined. The correct name for a feather cloak is 'kahu huruhuru'.### Framing Love the framing! This kahu huruhuru has been framed by one of our top framers.NZ grown wood is used. Delivery in the Auckland area is free.There will be a packaging\/courier cost for orders out of Auckland (and overseas). You can select colours in the photos, or if you wish different colours, please add this in the comment box when you place your order, thank you.The framed 'kahu huruhuru' featured on this page has been sold.These framed baby cloaks are made to order. Lead time 3-5 weeks.Size baby 'kahu huruhuru':approx.32cm x 35cm (12.60\"x13.78\") Size frame:approx.48cm x 53cm (18.90\"x20.87\"), width frame 4cm (1.57\") Check out our [feather cloaks for adults >>](https:\/\/www.aotearoa.co.nz\/products\/aotearoa-maori-feather-cloaks\/)", 
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