Kōrero - story: Niho Taniwha & Pātiki Tāniko pattern attributed to Whakapapa, to Whānau

Te Awhinatia me te Manaakitanga ia tātou katoa

Product Description: Pattern laser designed on front and back including shoulder strap, comfy cool shoulder carry slouchy style bag

Translation

Pā Harakeke - Flax Bush / Generations, a metaphor used to represent family

Niho Taniwha - Traditional Māori pattern found in Tāniko and Tukutuku (ornamental lattice work) often depicted as a series of triangular shapes representing lineage & connection to the Gods & symbolises guardianship, strength & unity

Pātiki - Traditional Māori pattern, the shape is based on the lozenge or diamond shape of the flounder (flat fish) symbolising hospitality, to provide for

Tāniko - Finger Weave / Pattern found on borders of cloaks, Pēke - Bag

Whakapapa - Genealogy, lineage, Whānau - Family

Te awhinatia me te manaakitanga ia tātou katoa - To support & show kindness towards each other

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