One of our most-loved iconic symbols in Aotearoa New Zealand is the koru or spiral. Derived from the unfurling fern frond. it was developed by the Maori settlers into a powerful art form, widely used especially in wood carving. Using only stone tools, the Maori master carvers perfected the art of creating highly intricate curving forms in some of our hardest and most durable native timbers. The koru was used on ocean-going war canoes, marae or public buildings, tattoos and sculptures of the human figure.
Today the koru, usually in a stylized form, features widely in new Zealand iconography. It stands for new beginnings, growth, and power.
This design began as a detailed drawing of the unfolding fern frond as seen through a botanical magnifying lens. From there it developed into a variety of forms and color combinations. Massed together, these are 'Koru Mania'. Koru, spiral, symbol, fern, frond, unfolding, plant, new zealand, aotearoa.
Koru Mania
by Patricia Howitt
Tote Bag
$0.00
This canvas tote is made from 100% post-industrial recycled cotton, making it environmentally and socially responsible. All seams and stress points are double stitched for durability. The bag's cotton web shoulder straps allow you to comfortably carry the bag either over the shoulder or as a tote. Available in black or natural (with inside pocket).
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