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koru

Koru is a stylized representation of an unfurling fern frond and a central motif in Māori art and design. The word comes from the Māori language, meaning a loop or coil, and the symbol is typically drawn as a circular spiral that opens at the bottom, suggesting growth and new beginnings.

Cultural significance of the koru centers on renewal and the cycles of life. It is associated with

In modern use, koru designs appear in jewelry, architecture, graphic design, and public art, reflecting a connection

Variants of the koru include differences in the thickness and openness of the spiral. While rooted in

ideas
of
growth,
strength,
peace,
and
harmony,
and
it
conveys
a
sense
of
continual
development
and
balance.
In
traditional
Māori
carving
(whakairo),
weaving,
and
tā
moko
(tattoo),
the
koru
is
a
common
motif
that
is
often
combined
with
other
patterns
to
convey
meaning
and
lineage.
to
Māori
heritage.
The
symbol
is
widely
recognized
in
New
Zealand
as
a
representation
of
life’s
ongoing
renewal
and
the
relationship
between
individuals
and
their
environment.
It
is
used
by
institutions,
designers,
and
artists
to
evoke
cultural
identity
while
maintaining
a
universal
message
of
growth
and
resilience.
the
form
of
a
fern
frond,
the
motif
is
adaptable
across
media
and
scales,
from
small
carved
panels
to
large
architectural
components,
preserving
its
essential
meaning
of
unfolding
life
and
perpetual
motion.