What is a kākahu?

Topic

Kākahu | Māori Cloaks
What is a kākahu?

Māori cloaks beyond Te Papa
Styles of Māori cloak
History of Māori cloak-making
Origins of Māori Weaving

Overview

Explore the origins of weaving, as told in the Māori creation story. Get a quick history of cloak-making in New Zealand. Learn about key cloak styles, and discover special cloaks outside as well as inside Te Papa.

What is a kākahu? | Collections Online - Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa