feathers and stones and grasses snd such... on the occasion that they actually wore clothes
Piupiu - skirts made from Harakeke (flax). Used only for ceremonial or entertaiment purposes. Maori, like everyone else, wear western clothing.
lots of traditional clothing
Maori clothing was commonly made of both Plant fibres, particularly harakeke/ flax, and animal materials such as feathers and skins.
lots of traditional clothing
Being a New Zealander and living in New Zealand I'd say it would be the Maori clothing like a Moari cloak made from feathers.
it's made mostly made out of flax
Maori dyes are traditionally made from natural materials such as plants, minerals, and insects. Some common sources for dyes include harakeke (flax), kōkōwai (red ochre), and kākāpō (a type of parrot) feathers. These natural materials are used to create a range of colors for traditional Maori weaving and clothing.
It is the same as most modern countries. We wear Jeans and teeshirts, hoodies. Modern Clothing. Maori traditional wear is different.
Jewelery usually made from traditional materials such as stone (particularly pounamu) bone and shell, and usually of traditional Maori design.
In Māori, clothing is referred to as "kākahu." This term encompasses a variety of garments, including traditional and modern attire. Kākahu can also represent cultural significance, as many garments are made using specific materials and techniques that reflect Māori heritage and identity. Traditional Māori clothing often includes items like the piupiu (flax skirts) and cloaks made from woven materials.
Dance kilt is an English equivalent of the Maori item of clothing that's called 'piu piu'. The Maori word tends to be written more often as one word, 'piupiu'. The skirt is made from the leaves of the 'harakeke', or flax plant.
The clothing of the Maori, made from natural materials like flax and feathers, provided warmth and protection from the elements. Their shelters, called whare, were made from wood and thatch, providing insulation and shelter from wind and rain. Together, these elements helped the Maori adapt to their environment and live comfortably.