Story: Māori clothing and adornment – kākahu Māori
Page 10. All images & media
From page 1 - Ngā taonga tuku iho – traditional Māori dress
From page 2 - Adapting to new lands and climate
From page 3 - Weaving traditions and technique
From page 4 - Ngā pueru – prestige garments
From page 5 - Practical wear
From page 6 - Hairstyles
From page 7 - Adorning the head
From page 8 - Amulets and ornaments
How to cite this page
Awhina Tamarapa rāua ko Patricia Wallace, Māori clothing and adornment – kākahu Māori, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/story/223359/media (accessed 4 June 2026).
Story by Awhina Tamarapa rāua ko Patricia Wallace, published 5 September 2013.