Kakahu- Maori Clothing

Maori clothing is made from traditional textiles and plants. Here are some characteristic garments worn by the Maori people.

Raincoat
This traditional raincoat is usually made of flax or kiekie

Tatua
This is a traditional belt


Korowai
This is a traditional special occasion cloak


Piupiu
This is a Maori kilt. The body of the piupiu is usually made from flax leaves that are carefully prepared with the muka or flax fibre exposed in some sections to cause geometric patterns to emerge.