korowai

/ kɒrɒwɑːiː /

noun

1. a decorative woven cloak worn by a Māori chief

Word History and Origins

Origin of korowai¹

Māori

Example Sentences

“There will always be policy differences,” Ardern said during her valedictory address, wearing a traditional Māori cloak called a korowai.

From Seattle Times

"Their stories and faces remain etched in my mind and likely will forever," Ardern said on Wednesday in parliament wearing a gifted korowai, a traditional Maori cloak, seen as a mark of honour and prestige.

From Reuters

Wearing a black dress with her shoulders covered in a traditional Maori cloak, called korowai, she led members of her party onto the community grounds as a brass band played.

From Reuters

They were given Korowai cloaks, inspired by the Sussexes own coat of arms and featuring blue, gold, white and red silk.

From BBC

In this case the korowai was given to Ms Ardern by a Maori group in London, for her to wear at the Commonwealth Summit.

From BBC