Kowhaiwhai Traditional Maori Koru Pattern T-Shirt

Kowhaiwhai Traditional Maori Koru Pattern. Traditional Red, Black and White pattern. Designed in Aotearoa / New Zealand The koru is a spiral shape based on the shape of a new unfurling silver fern frond it symbolises strength,new life, growth and peace. It is an important symbol in Maori art. On the shirts this design is cropped into a modern circular pattern. Kowhaiwhai such as the this are traditionally used to decorate Maori wharenui (meeting houses). If you would like any help customizing this design please contact me. Just use the ask this designer button, just below this text.