Kuki Reka Kani Mra Cookie Cutter Set

Bring one-of-a-kind Mori designs into your kitchen and make uniquely shaped cookies with Kaumtua-inspired Kuki Reka Kani, loosely translated as cookie cutters.We are thrilled to bring you our new Mra set of 3 cookie cutters. An acknowledgement of Aotearoas botanicals, this set includes the Phutukawa (whero-red), Kawakawa (kakariki-green), and Kwhai (Kwhai-yellow) shaped cookie cutters. Bring one-of-a-kind Mori designs into your kitchen and make uniquely shaped cookies with these Kuki Reka Kani, loosely translated as cookie cutters.The Mra set is the first to involve Rangatahi in the design process, working closely alongside MWDesign and Kaumtua to create these wonderful gifts for your favourite people.This set will provide hours of creating and innovating in your own kitchen and the best part is no one else currently sells cookie cutters quite like these New Zealand made, Kaumtua inspired creations.Includes 3 designsPhutukawa (New Zealand Christmas Tree)The Phutukawa for Mori is a sacred tree, legend tells of the young Mori warrior, Tawhaki and his attempt to find help in heaven to avenge his fathers death. He subsequently fell to earth and the bright red flowers are said to represent his blood. Potentially the most famous Phutukawa in Mori legend is a small, old tree near Cape Reinga where the spirits of the dead pass on their way to the next world.Also known as the New Zealand Christmas tree, Phutukawa are often found in coastal areas and are well known for their large, red flowers on display around Christmas time. The Phutukawa cookie cutter represents the flower of the tree in all its beautiful whero/red glory.Kawakawa (Pepper Tree)The Kawakawa for Mori is a source of rongoa, used for medicinal purposes in matters ranging from stomach ailments, bladder problems and even toothache. Whine Mori in certain areas will also wear a wreath of Kawakawa on their head during a tangi/funeral ceremony as a sign of mourning.Also known as the pepper tree, the Kawakawa is a small, densely-branched shrub/tree with gorgeous heart-shaped leaves. The Kawakawa cookie cutter represents the beautifully shaped leaf in a striking deep green.Kwhai (Yellow)Kwhai is a Mori word meaning yellow, and the Kwhai tree, a native of New Zealand is well known for their bright and beautiful yellow flowers that are also regarded as New Zealands unofficial national flower. There are several species, some having healing properties such as solutions made from boiling the bark or leaves for applying to cuts, wounds and infections. In Mori folklore the Kwhai is a Puawnanga tree. Puawnanga was said to be the child of the stars Puanga (Rigel in Orion) and Rehua (Antares in Scorpio).In some traditions, the appearance of Puanga signalled winter and Rehua summer Puawnanga trees flower in the months between them. The Kwhai cookie cutter design showcases the bright yellow of the Kwhai flowers while capturing the flowers, pods and leaf stem in its shape.Features:Food grade polypropyleneAluminium dowel insertDesigned and manufactured in Hamilton, New ZealandDishwasher safe (top rack)Wash before usePhutukawa / red= 77mmW x 88mmL x 67mmHKawakawa / green = 73mmW x 75mmL x 67mmHKwhai / yellow = 63mmW x 98mmL x 67mmHGift BoxedView other available designs:The OriginalandKoruset and theMatariki Star