{"product_id":"kowhaiwhai-pattern-maori-beach-towel","title":"Kōwhaiwhai Pattern Maori Beach Towel 76x152cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA generously sized 76cm x 152cm Maori beach towel featuring a bold, traditional Kōwhaiwhai rafter pattern. Crafted from a soft cotton-polyester blend with a high-absorbent terry reverse, this towel serves as a functional piece of art representing the rhythms of the natural world and ancestral lineage \u003cem\u003e(Whakapapa)\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beach towel showcases the Kōwhaiwhai, a traditional Maori art form historically used to decorate the rafters of meeting houses \u003cem\u003e(Wharenui)\u003c\/em\u003e. These flowing, repetitive patterns aren't just decorative; they tell the story of the environment, mimicking the curves of the ocean waves and the growth of the forest. By bringing these sacred designs into a modern setting, the towel celebrates the connection between the physical world and spiritual history. Made with a 52% cotton and 48% polyester blend, it offers a soft surface for lounging while the water-absorbent back ensures you dry off quickly after a swim in the moana \u003cem\u003e(sea)\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toa Bone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45096080343213,"sku":"7397915_8874","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2570\/9866\/files\/beach-towel-white-30x60-beach-68f5f995f16a3.jpg?v=1760953314","url":"https:\/\/tuwharetoabone.com\/products\/kowhaiwhai-pattern-maori-beach-towel","provider":"Toa Bone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}