Kaakahu Maarena, handwoven bridal kaakahu
Kiri Nathan · Date not documented
New Zealand
Kiri Nathan
- Māori weaving
- Handwoven kākahu
- Bespoke clothing
Kiri Nathan combines fashion design with traditional and contemporary Māori weaving. Her label produces bespoke clothing and handwoven kākahu informed by Te Ao Māori and the landscape of Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Kaakahu Maarena, handwoven bridal kaakahu
Date not documented
A handwoven Māori bridal garment represents Nathan’s integration of cultural traditions and contemporary dress.
Kiri Nathan
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Hiwa-i-te-Rangi | Gown
Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated
A shimmering full-length gown demonstrates the label’s formal eveningwear alongside its woven ceremonial pieces.
Kiri Nathan
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Ahu Weru Hou | Dress
Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated
A wrap-like front gives this brown dress a relaxed, adaptable silhouette.
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Koti Hana | Coat
Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated
A belted black coat combines a tailored outline with a long, fluid lower half.
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Tarau Nui | Jumpsuit
Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated
The draped neckline and tied waist translate soft eveningwear shaping into a jumpsuit.
Kiri NathanCollections & archive pieces
1 collections represented · 1 pieceSelected work
1 piece
About Kiri Nathan
She also founded the Kāhui Fashion Collective in 2017, connecting Māori designers through shared learning, cultural responsibility and international business opportunities.
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