Tahua-roaTahua roa is another name for Rongo, as the advocator, the reconciler, the gatherer of people, the carer, the nourisher, the altruist, the compassionate and selfless. A well known pattern derived from the Te Tairwhiti, Poutama Porourangi embellishes the outer panels of this design. It represents our genealogy, ng ttai whakapapa, each square motif reflects a generation in a long line of descent, acknowledging mana tuku iho, the inherent prestige we

The tūmatakahuki overlapping weave design in the centre reflects mauri as the binding life force energy between the body and wairua (spiritual essence)

timber and coal

These celestial accounts of Rongo and their relationship with the land are reflected in the Rua-whetū pattern in the side panels of this design

that's the nature and precedence that has been left for us by our predecessors and the design principles we've woven into this blanket design

Within the body of this design

Ngā hau a Tāwhirimātea - our white and black warp is woven in bands across the body of the blanket

niho taniwha is reflective of the tenacious endeavor of the people to care and provide for family and community

The overall design for this blanket is inspired by kaitaka paepaeroa

Okori blue permeates throughout the body of this design

an alliance of chiefs

the inherent prestige we each embody

with the courage and nous to rise up and meet any challenge as we strive for victory