Toiuru Māori Treasures
Hine Kurawaka
Hine Kurawaka
This Hine Kurawaka dress recognises and acknowledges the creation of wahine.
Hine Kurawaka embraces identity and culture.
Each kōhine kākāhu is made with a woolen pari panel, a tutu skirt and underskirting. The dress has a velcro back allowing for easy wear, as well as a halter neck to secure the kākāhu on the kōhine
Pari (bodice) is made out of 5.4% Wool, 5.45 Nylon, 10.8% Polyester, 78.4% Acrylic with 100% cotton interior lining, keeping kōhine cool during the warmer months and warm during cooler months.
Panekoti (skirt with tulle) is made out of 100% Polyester with 100% Cotton interior lining.
Bodice = 170mm body mid length x 660mm opened out
Straps (halter neck = 490mm long x 20mm wide
Underskirt = 360mm hip down
Tulle = 340mm hip down