Nōku’s best selling Wairere Dress is a true staple silhouette that everybody loves! Made from a breathable mix of linen/cotton, this dress is both comfortable and stylish
Wairere translates to flowing water/waterfall, hence the inspiration on the gathered silhouette of this dress, it creates a generous fit that is flattering for all shapes and sizes and completed with our Matariki tohu (design) which is embroidered on the back.
Featuring a flattering V-neckline, Short sleeves, and a Hi-low hemline.
Matariki Design
This tohu is called Matariki. She is placed in the centre of this tohu amongst her eight children. The Poutama (ascending) and Pouhine (descending) each represent a learning from each of the stars.
Below is a brief explanation of each star and what they represent.
Ngā whetū o Matariki
-Waitī: Fresh water
-Waitā: Salt water
-Waipunārangi: Rain
-Tupuānuku: Kai from the ground
-Tupuārangi: Kai from the sky (trees birds etc)
-Ururangi: Winds
-Hiwa-i-te-rangi: Wishing star sending Dreams and desires
-Pōhutukawa: the star that takes our loved ones that have passed on to their next journey in the next world
-Matariki: the mother star of all of the above. She herself is associated with good health and well-being for all
We designed this tohu alongside Josh Hurae @Ukaipōarts who really helped bring our whakaaro (thoughts) to life.
Product Description:
- 55% Linen 45% Cotton mix
- Mid weight
- Available in Pikopiko (Green), Plum, Black
