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Traditionally they wore flax skirts (piu-piu) and cloaks made from dog fur and/or feathers. Also woven bodices for women. Shells such as paua were used for decoration. Bird feathers were used to adorn and sometimes worn in the hair (which may be tied in a bun). The cloaks often represented status and respect (such as chieftanship) and are valued items. Today, Maori wear clothes that most people throughout the world wear - shorts, trousers, t-shirts, singlets, jandals, sneakers and whatever is in fashion or comfortable! Traditional clothing is still worn on special occasions and ceremonies, and in Maori performance groups (kapa haka).

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