Experience the vibrant spirit of Aotearoa with our stunning contemporary Māori feather cloaks, known as Kahu Huruhuru.
Māori feather cloak: Kahu huruhuru
Maori feather cloak. One of our Māori artists creates these beautiful contemporary Māori feather cloaks. These stunning cloaks are used for special occasions (weddings, 21st birthday gifts, graduations, promotions, Māori tangi - funerals).“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.
Our kahu huruhuru artist is a Māori kaumatua (elder) from Ngati Porou descent and is based in Auckland.
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).
Māori korowai
Māori korowai. A korowai is a Māori cloak. The traditional korowai are made with flax fibre (muka) and the feathers are woven by hand into the muka.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.
We don't feature the traditional korowai on our site.
More info
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.
Our artist can take commissions and would need 2-6 weeks lead time, thank you. However, our artist will usually have a feather cloak available if you need one within a week.
Thank you for your interest!