{"title":"Peke Kura","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection is dedicated to creating kura pēke that are high-quality, durable, spacious, and affordable for our whānau and tamariki to wear with pride.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Design Meaning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis design is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emodern Māori-inspired design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that draws from traditional kōwhaiwhai and whakairo (carving) styles. Each pattern has been added to represent a certain meaning, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe repeating spiral shapes are called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekoru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.These are used to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esymbolise, \u003c\/span\u003eNew life and beginnings, Growth and development, Peace and harmony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome of the thicker, curved shapes resemble \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emangopare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, based on the hammerhead shark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis represents: \u003c\/span\u003eStrength, Determination And Leadership\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven in a stylised form, these elements give the pattern a sense of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emana and protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stepped, staircase-like shapes are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epoutama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey symbolise: \u003c\/span\u003eThe pursuit of knowledge, Levels of learning and growth and Progression through life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is especially meaningful for tamariki, representing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etheir learning journey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design represents knowledge, new journeys, and fresh beginnings. It embodies the creation of new pathways and experiences, inspiring our tamariki to grow, explore, and carry their culture with them wherever they go.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/5766\/4555\/collections\/147CD837-D470-4969-92DD-6F9094CBF848.jpg?v=1783475445","url":"https:\/\/teara.com.co\/collections\/peke-kura.oembed","provider":"Te Ara Māori Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}