Feathered cloaks
Submitted by Dean Johnston on August 12, 2014 - 13:55
A cloak woven of finest flax fibre and decorated with patterned borders, feathers or tassels was more than just a warm garment – it proclaimed the wearer’s status.
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http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/803/niniwa-i-te-rangis-marriage-to-tamaihotua-aporo-around-1900
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/2004/heni-te-kiri-karamu
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/2411/robert-agrippa-moengaroa-whaitiri
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/40565/mihi-kotukutuku-stirling
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/435/sophia-hinerangi-march-1898
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/1912/tapihana-paraire-paikea-right-welcomes-prime-minister-peter-fraser-to-the-opening-of
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/2183/rangitaamo-tiahuia-takarangi-24-july-1920
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/2093/takurua-tamarau
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/1999/horonuku-te-heuheu-tukino-iv
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/3219/rahera-te-kahuhiapo
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/artwork/2106/te-wharepouri
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/2098/mita-taupopoki
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/3182/carver-wiremu-te-ranga-piri-poutapu-seated-left-after-receiving-the-mbe-honour-in-0