A Maori woman stands against a tree in her traditional clothing at the Wairakei Terraces in New Zealand.

These are three of the more common tāniko weaving designs. The names of these designs vary from tribe to tribe, and in any case are often purely functional and not descriptive. Tāniko expert Hirini [no-lexicon]Moko[/no-lexicon] Mead says, 'The names used could be as irrational as those ...

Maori designs vector

Poutama - imagine a wall panel in a main room...

There was a time not so many years ago when, if you saw a kapa haka group performing, most of the traditional tattoos you saw on the performers were drawn on for the occasion. Not so now. There’s been a huge resurgence in traditional Maori tattoo - though few women actually tattoo their lips (kauae) and chins – chin moko are still largely drawn on, as with the performers shown above. All images Mareikura Kapa Haka performers, Waitangi Day, Christchurch Feb 2009. Ajr However, increasing…

The Maori culture in New Zealand embraces facial tattoos on many of its men and women. They are called moko and are a sacred beauty ritual.

Taki Toru triptych by Sandy Adsett, Māori artist (KX50508)

This is a black and white taniko design. I really like the different contemporary designed triangles. and it really suits for a korowai

Natural rooster coque Kākahu that can be used for a newborn or covering Māori Taonga pieces. Any colour or size korowai can be made to order. Price will change if you are needing it bigger, just email me regarding cost.