Some Important Designs
“The koru pattern is the most recognisable shape in the Maori design.”
“KIORI (turning back on self): This arrangement is the most popular and makes the design instantly recognisable as being Maori.”
“MANGOPARE (Hammerhead Shark): this pattern is a popular main beam pattern in a meeting house as it shows the strength of a tribe.”
“NGUTU KAKA [NB C]: This pattern was probably an extension of the spiral pattern also. However the name suggests the beak of a kaka as its form. Another design Kowhai Ngutu kaka refers to the red kaka beak plant.”
