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Greenstone Koru with Kowhaiwhai - Watea
A Beautiful Symbol of Peace!
Choose artworks for your home which are meaningful as well as beautiful. This Greenstone Koru represents peace, both in traditional Maori culture and around the world. The Koru is an ancient Maori design which is based on the shape of an unfurling fern frond. As well as peace, the Koru represents new life and growth, while the inner point of the frond represents a return to a place of origin.
This handcrafted Koru is beautifully presented against a traditional woven mat, with a strip of Kowhaiwhai pattern adding interest below. Kowhaiwhai patterns are a central part of Maori art, both traditional and contemporary, and can be seen in Maori meeting houses around the country. The Kowhaiwhai pattern also draws on some elements of the Koru, linking the two sections of this artwork together as one.
No matter who you’re buying for, Koru artworks make wonderful New Zealand gifts. The natural colors of the Greenstone Koru and woven mat will complement any decor. This not only makes a great gift but it is an essential piece for yourself.
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