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Why is the Korowai important to maori people?
because they wore it to protect them and it is important to them and it is part of theyre culture
How is the traditional Maori clothing made?
feathers and stones and grasses snd such... on the occasion that they actually wore clothes
What is plural of Maori?
The plural of Maori is Maori.
What did the maori people wear?
The Maori mostly wore garments made from harakeke (FLAX). skirts and minor upper body protection were constructed from this material. they also wore korowai (cloaks) made from bird feathers such as the moa, kiwi and the Kereru (Wood Pigeon) foot cloths were woven from harakeke. as hunter gathers the animal hides were treated for protection pieces during war.
Do you have to be Maori to be in the NZ Maori party?
No. If you aren't Maori you can still be in the Maori party.
How did traditional maori wear their hair?
Traditional Maori often wore their hair long and tied back in a topknot or bun, known as a "topknot" or "piupiu." They also adorned their hair with feathers, shells, and other decorations that held cultural significance. Maori men sometimes also wore facial tattoos known as moko that covered part of their face and head.
Maori traditional dress?
Depended on where you were situated and what materials were available to you. If you had flax nearby or the resources necessary to weave, then you wore woven cloaks etc. If you had access to wild animals then you wore skins from those animals. The bird was far too small but their feathers were used to adorn 'clothing'.
What clothing did the early maori wear?
Early Maori wore garments made from flax, plant fibers, and bird feathers, such as cloaks (korowai) and waist garments (piupiu). They also adorned themselves with traditional tattoos (moko) as a form of body decoration. Decoration using feathers, shells, and woven patterns were also common in their clothing.
What are some Maori laws?
maori laws are the laws created for the maori
How do you say money in Maori?
Money in Maori is "moni."
What does naka mean in maori?
"Naka" is not a Maori word. It does not have a meaning in Maori language.
What is the Maori name for cat?
The word "Kiwi" is from the Maori language.
