Kowhaiwhai Patterns and Definition
Kowhaiwhai
Kaperua, This represents things that are doubled
Koiri, This pattern means to flourish
This represents the hammerhead shark
Mangopare, This pattern represents the white pointer shark
Patiki, This pattern represents flounder
Ngaru, This pattern represents the cutting of waves when the waka travelled
Puhoro, This pattern represents speed, agility and swiftness
The top pattern represents a native Maori creature named "The hammerhead shark" and is used in many other different kowhaiwhai patterns
The second pattern represents family and each koru is an individual person
The bottom pattern represents an anchor