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Ko Au Earrings

$75.00 USD
$75.00 USD
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Ko Au.

The story of connection, of anti-disconnection.

The design represents the link between ātua, the natural elements reflected in our pepeha - here in the form of maunga and moana - as well as tūpuna and uri.

Ko Au - it's me. I exist within a broader, deeper set of relationships. I do not exist in isolation.

Connection brings blessings and gifts and privilege. It also brings responsibilities and obligations of whanaugatanga, manaakitanga, aroha.

Roadtrips with kaihana to walk on whenua, kaputī and visits with whanaunga on their farms - these are the moments that lead us to the feathers that adorn these and our other befeathered earrings.

MATERIALS: Ribbon/fabric, metal (stainless steel earring wires), suede cord, locally harvested feathers

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.

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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

Proud to be Māori Made in NZ since 2019

Ko Motatau te Maunga

Ko Hikurangi te Awa

Ko Tau Henare te Marae

Ko Te Orewai te Hapu

Ko Ngāti Hine te Iwi