Kapeu Earrings
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The Kapeu ear pendant is a long narrow adornment with a slight curve or bump on the lower end.
Traditionally made of Pounamu or Whalebone they were used to soothe the gums of teething pēpi.
This contemporary design has small notches along the lower length to symbolise tamariki teeth marks and to add to the beauty of the original form.
Worn by any gender - in one or both ears, they indicate that the wearer holds status and mana especially for those raising children.
Designed and made in Tauranga Moana
Measurement: 9.7cm approx from top of hook to bottom of earring
Material: Cast acrylic
Color: Paua, Green, Red
Materials
Materials
The materials used and sourced for our contemporary designs are as follows:
Lining: Black polycotton blend
Feathers: Our contemporary korowai designs include a variety of colored craft feathers for fashion industry clothing and costumes, particularly hen and rooster coque feathers.
Bands: Our contemporary korowai designs include machine made taniko bands made locally in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Dimensions
Dimensions
Children’s size guide
Our Baby size is best for 0-12months
Finished width is 50 cm
Our Toddler size is best for 1-5yrs old
Finished width is 60 cm
Our Kids size is best for 6-12 yrs old
Finished width 80 cm
Adult size guide
Length Options:
Measure from shoulder point down the side of your body to choose the best length.
- Cape : 30 cm
- Quarter: 40cm
- Half: 60cm
- Full: 100cm
Korowai Width Sizes:
Measure around your upper chest and shoulders to choose the perfect size.
- Small (to fit 95-105cm)
- Medium (to fit 105-115cm)
- Large (to fit 115-125cm)
- XL (to fit 125-135cm)
- 2XL (to fit 135-145cm)
- 3XL (to fit 145-155cm)
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Proud to be Māori Made in NZ since 2019
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Ko Hikurangi te Awa
Ko Tau Henare te Marae
Ko Te Orewai te Hapu
Ko Ngāti Hine te Iwi