Kuki Reka Kani Koru 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 cookie cutter set launched in July 2021, which is now called the Koru set of 3 cookie cutters which includes Koru (spiral), Hei Matau (Fish Hook) and Pikorua (double twist) shaped cookie cutters.Kuki Reka Kani, loosely translated, means cookie cutters. Kuki Reka refers to the delicious cookies that are made with these cutters. Reka means delicious in Mori, and for the purpose of our products, Reka also stands for Rauawaawa Enterprise for Kaumtua Aspirations. We are proud that our products are New Zealand made and that they have been named and lovingly inspired by Kaumtua at Rauawaawa.They also make wonderful gifts for your favourite people, should 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 Kaumtua-inspired creations. It doesnt get any more Kiwiana than this. Surprise overseas guests with a warm batch of cookies made out of iconic NZ shapes.Includes 3 designsKoru (spiral):Koru translates to loop or coil in Te Reo and is a spiral shape based on the new unfurling silver fern frond and therefore symbolises new life, growth and new beginnings. The circular shape represents the idea of eternal movements as the inner coil of the koru suggests returning to the point of origin. The Mori proverb that speaks of rebirth and growth says:Ka Hinga atu he tete-kura ka hara-mai he tete-kura. As one fern frond dies one is born to take its placeHei Matau (Fish Hook):Mori legend is embodied in the design, with the belief that the North Island of Aotearoa was once a large fish pulled from the ocean floor by Mui with a fish hook made from his grandmothers jaw bone. Mori legend says that the shape of Hawkes Bay is that of Hei Matau, which caught in the side of the fish, Te Ika a Maui, the North Island. The Hei Matau symbolises a strong connection to the ocean and also to Tangaroa, God of the Sea. It is a taonga (cultural treasure) and represents not only the land but also fertility, prosperity and safe travels over water.Pikorua (double twist):The Pikorua, twist, represents the lives of two groups or cultures joining together as one. It is based on the arms of the pikopiko fern and is a powerful expression of loyalty, love and friendship: staying strong for eternity, as there is no end point to the twist. It depicts two new shoots growing together. It also refers to the three baskets of knowledge that were brought back to Earth by Tane when he returned from his climb to the highest heavens after his parents Ranginui and Papatuanuku were separated. The three baskets are Te Kete Tuatea (basket of light), Te Kete Tauri (basket of darkness) and Te Kete Aronui (basket of pursuit).Features:Food grade polypropyleneAluminium dowel insertDesigned and manufactured in Hamilton, New ZealandDishwasher safe (top rack)Wash before useKoru /green = 79mmW x 79mmW x 64mmHHei Matau /navy= 69mmW x 100mmL x 64mmHPikorua / light blue= 63mmW x 105mmL x 64mmHView other available designs:The OriginalandMaraset and theMatariki Star.