Whanaungatanga Pēke Pīkau

Whanaungatanga Pēke Pīkau

Whakaahua - Design: Niho Taniwha & Pātiki pattern

Kōrero - Story: Tiaki, Mana & Aroha - To Care, Protect & Provide - expressing the importance of whakapapa / lineage, whānau / family connection & growth.

Product Features: Tāniko design lasered on front and shoulder straps

Material: PU with Polyester lining

Top carry handle, zippered main compartment with fold over flap & buckle, internal & front zip pocket

Dimensions: 40(H)x38(W)x14cm(D), unfolded (H) extends to 56cm

Whanaungatanga - Family connection, a relationship through shared experiences and working together which provides people with a sense of belonging

Pēke Pīkau - Backpack

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