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Wairua Purple Korowai

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Wairua Purple: A Spiritual Design

This enchanting design features rich, plum-like purple feathers, beautifully accented with white and black details, and finished with an intricate purple taniko band. These majestic colors embody the qualities of:

  • Spirituality
  • Creativity
  • Connection to the Divine

Inspired by the mystical and spiritual significance of the color purple in Māori culture, this design is a celebration of the connection between the physical and spiritual worlds.

Proud to be Māori made by the Niha whanau (family) business in Aotearoa (New Zealand), each piece is guided by tikanga (cultural customs) and the wisdom of kaumatua (elders). Notably, these unisex pieces have garnered attention in publications like Vogue, Vanity Fair, Tatler, and Glamour Magazine.

The width of this product is 110cm and it comes with 60cm corded ties. For the most accurate measurement, we suggest measuring around your upper chest, shoulders, and upper back. The majority of buyers will find that they fit within the 100-130cm width range.

When choosing the right length, keep in mind that the Quarter length is 40cm, the Half Length is 60cm, and the Full Length is 100cm. To ensure you make the best selection, measure from your shoulder point down the side of your body.

Every Kākahu we make comes with a special blessing, honoring the tradition of blessing taonga. This helps maintain the mana of each event we celebrate while wearing the korowai, and teaches respect for our māori taonga.

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

NZ National Shipping 1-3 business days

You'll receive your tracking information via email once your order has been processed.

Our shipping costs range from $10.00-$30.00 NZD.

Expect your order in 1-3 business days NZ nationwide

International Shipping 3-10 business days

You'll receive your tracking information via email once your order has been processed.

Our shipping costs vary by country. Please verify prices at checkout for more accurate calculations. International shipping costs range from $35.00-$90.00 NZD.

Expect your order in 3-10 business days for international orders.

If you have any more questions, feel free to reach out for assistance at orders@korowaibyhiria.com.

 

 

 

 

Dimensions

Baby (0-12mths) is 40 x 40cm 

Toddler (1-5yrs) to fit 55-65cm shoulder width

School (6-12yrs) to fit 75-85cm shoulder width 

Teenage (13-16yrs) to fit 85-95cm shoulder width 

Adult Size Guide

For best fit, measure around your upper chest, shoulders, and upper back. Most buyers fit within the 100-130cm width range.

Length Options:

  • Cape: 20cm
  • Quarter: 40cm 
  • Half: 60cm
  • Full: 100cm
  • Extended: 120cm

Measure from shoulder point down the side of your body to choose the best length.

Korowai Width Sizes:

  • Small (90-100cm)
  • Medium (100-110cm)
  • Large (110-120cm)
  • 2XL (120-130cm)
  • 3XL (130-140cm)

Measure around your upper chest and shoulders to choose the perfect size.

Care Instructions

Māori made in NZ since 2018

Ko Motatau te Maunga

Ko Hikurangi te Awa

Ko Tau Henare te Marae

Ko Te Orewai te Hapu

Ko Ngāti Hine te Iwi