Maori Koru Meaning
symbolics explained

The unfolding spiral tipped shoots of the New Zealand silver fern plant become new fern leaves (fronds). Thus the reference to new life or a new start. The circular shape of the baby fern frond also symbolizes nurturing, purity, tranquility, personal growth, positive change and awakening.Koru's spiral shape resembles the concept of perpetual movement. Its inner coil suggests a going back to the origin. The koru therefore resembles the way in which life both changes and stays the same.Especially in Maori culture these Koru (unfolding shoots) have a strong symbolical meaning. The koru design has been used for centuries in cultural expressions. Art forms like wood, bone and jade carvings, tattoos and so forth featured (and still do) the koru design which nowadays is probably the most iconic symbol of New Zealand (Aotearoa).The Koru pattern also represents tranquility, peace, rebirth, a fresh new start and spirituality. Often associated with nurturing the koru pattern is also used to represent the purity and strength of the bond between people.