Pātikitiki - Ice Blue

Pātikitiki Pōtae

Kōrero - Story: Pātikitiki / Niho Taniwha Tāniko pattern calls to the hunter gatherer in us all, the provider & protector of whānau & wider community.

Product Description: Stylish & Slick Suede Fedora Style Hat with Tāniko pattern laser engraved on a carob colour genuine cowhide leather band with braided leather to complement. This hat looks amazing!!!

Dimensions: Approx 57-58cm diameter

Pōtae - Hat

Pātikitiki - Traditional Māori pattern, the shape is based on the lozenge or diamond shape of the flounder (flat fish), This pattern resembles abundance & prosperity, its significance relates to being able to provide for whānau & iwi

Niho Taniwha - Also a Traditional Māori pattern & like the Pātikitiki is 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

Tāniko - Finger Weave / Pattern found on borders of cloaks