spiritual – Pounamu Online https://pounamuonline.co.nz Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:42:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 “Kōtare” – Short Adult Kākahu Feather Cloak https://pounamuonline.co.nz/product/kotare-short-adult-kakahu-feather-cloak/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:25:37 +0000 https://pounamuonline.co.nz/?post_type=product&p=1350 This unique Kākahu is named “Kōtare”, after the sacred Kingfisher which is native to Aotearoa. Resembling the appearance of the Kōtare, this Kākahu is set in black, green, white, turquoise and deep blue.

Kōtare were traditionally admired by Māori for their ability to patiently perch for long periods of time and led to the name of the elevated platform in a pā where a sentry would stand being referred to as the kōtare. This Kākahu, like the sacred Kingfisher, resembles both kaitiaakitanga (guardianship) and wairuatanga (spirituality).

This Kākahu blends the traditional with the modern. Lovingly made by Manurei Products in Rotorua, this stunning piece reflects the high standard of tikanga and aroha applied to its creation.

Measuring 48 in length and 113cm in width, this Kākahu is suitable for folks who are medium to wide in the shoulder and it can be worn in various versatile ways.

40cm tassles

Yellow cotton lining

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