​Please note: These items are a pre order. We do not currently hold any samples at this time.

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Introducing Hine Raumati: A Limited-Time Summer Collection

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Hine Raumati is inspired by the star Rehua, which heralds the arrival of summer.  Strongly associated with this is Te Tai o Rehua, one of the names for the Tasman Sea.  As part of this launch, we are proud to introduce Hine Raumati to our Te Parawai o Rongo Kākahu collection, with a unique design and kōrero, available for a limited time only.

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Each piece in this collection embraces the mata kupenga (fishing net mesh) design and manaia (guardian stylised figure) pattern as applied to the interior design in Ngāmotu House, representing the importance of the coastal environment to Te Atiawa.   

 

Designed by Kerehama Waru Te Pū, the pattern is Mata Kupenga or fish net with two stylized manaia heads interlocking.

This pattern was developed to demonstrate our close connection and relationship with the takutai (Taranaki Coast) and moana (ocean). It demonstrates the importance of seafood i.e. mātaitai (coastal foods) and kaimoana (ocean foods) as a main source of sustenance for our people. The design also represents the resources from the coastal shores such as stones and driftwood.