Tūria - Dark Red
Tūria Fedora Pōtae
Kōrero - Story: We each have our path to follow, Niho Taniwha / Pātikitiki are woven to tell a story - no matter how far you travel, chase your dreams, make them a reality - whānau are always near to tautoko & guide you
Product Description: Stylish & Slick Fedora Style Hat with Tāniko pattern laser engraved onto genuine cowhide leather band, complemented with plaited leather trim to complete the look.
Product Material: Felt with genuine cowhide leather band, faux leather trim
Dimensions: Approx 57-58cm diameter
Tūria - Journey, to travel
Pātikitiki - a traditional Māori pattern, the shape is based on the lozenge or diamond shape of the flounder (flat fish) This pattern resembles abundance & prosperity
Niho Taniwha - also a traditional Māori pattern & like Pātikitiki, it is found in Tāniko and Tukutuku (ornamental lattice work) often depicted as a series of triangular shapes representing lineage & connection
Tāniko - finger Weave / pattern found on borders of cloaks
Pōtae - Hat