These beautiful vegan leather crossbody bags are available in 6 colours/strap designs:

- Kirīmi Cream  - KIA KAHA KIA MĀIA KIA MANAWANUI

- Ōriwa Green, Whenua Brown, Kōhatu Stone - TŪROU HAWAIKI

- Pango Black - AKE AKE AKE

All of these bags have gold hardware, a custom Rerehua logo and a stunning 38mm wide custom engraved jacquard strap (1.27m length) with the above engraved whakataukī.

Included as well is a second 20mm vegan leather strap so you can choose which look you want to suit the occasion. 

Inside there are 3 pockets for convenience and a large size interior to fit all your necessities.

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TŪROU HAWAIKI

Tūrou parea, Tūrou Hawaiki.

May the ancient homeland of Hawaiki glisten on in mind's eye forever 

Simply translated this whakatauki can be understood as ‘May the force be with you’. Or the full version is, "May the ancient homeland of Hawaiki glisten on in mind's eye forever".

The phrase "Tūrou Hawaiki" is commonly used as a kīwaha in everyday speech. Hawaiki is understood to be the place of origin for Māori.

In the Far North, we believe that when someone passes on their spirit goes to Rerenga Wairua (Cape Reinga) and enters Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa (Pacific Ocean) to travel back to Hawaiki.

This taonga reminds us of heritage, ancestry and identity.

KIA KAHA KIA MĀIA KIA MANAWANUI

Be strong, be brave, be resilient

This whakataukī is an affirmation of empowerment and an encouragement to be resilient and believe in yourself. Everyone experiences highs and lows throughout their lives and taking care of your wairua and hauora is important. 

This pēke is a reminder to be strong, brave and steadfast.

AKE AKE AKE

Forever, and evermore.

This is a proclamation to state forever and evermore, or as long as it takes. More commonly you hear these words at the end of a karakia as an affirmation of unity and solidarity. 

During the peaceful movement of Ihumatao in Tāmaki Makaurau this saying became infamous as a statement of protection against the development of the unique landscape. These kupu symbolise resilience, strength and determination. 

Kupu hou:

whakatauki = proverb

kīwaha = colloquial saying, slang

tūpuna = ancestors

Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa = Pacific Ocean

taonga = precious, treasured, of great value