Friday 12 February 2016

K is for Koru: the unfurling fern frond


I have watched this koru unfurl over the last few months. The massive fern is a feature of the forest view from Shawni and Craig's deck here in Ngaio.

There is something very beautiful about the koru. The spiral shape of the unfurling fern frond is deeply symbolic for the Maori, it represents new life and growth, and is widely used in art and design here in New Zealand.

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