Why Kiwi Crate?
Why Kiwi Crate?
We believe in the importance of creative confidence. Kiwi Crate was created to celebrate kids’ natural creativity and curiosity, while helping parents provide enriching experiences for their children. Our STEAM-based projects are designed to spark a love for learning.
Why is the kiwi called the hidden bird of the forest?
The kiwi was known as ‘te manu huna a Tāne’, the hidden bird of Tāne (god of the forest), because it came out mostly at night and was seldom seen. Kiwi meat was considered fit for chiefs. Their feathers were woven into rare, beautiful cloaks called kahu kiwi, which were considered taonga (treasures).
Why is the kiwi so special to Māori?
Māori always regarded the kiwi as a special bird. They knew it as ‘te manu huna a Tāne’, the hidden bird of Tāne, god of the forest. Kiwi feather cloaks (kahu kiwi), originally made by sewing kiwi skins together, were taonga (treasures) usually reserved for chiefs. Kiwi feathers, now woven into flax cloaks, are still valued.
What is a kiwi feather cloak made of?
Kiwi feather cloaks (kahu kiwi), originally made by sewing kiwi skins together, were taonga (treasures) usually reserved for chiefs. Kiwi feathers, now woven into flax cloaks, are still valued. In traditional Māori thought, many birds were seen as chiefly.
