💙 One-Off Upcycled Denim Jacket | Ko te manu e kai ana i te miro...

A beautiful one-of-a-kind thrifted and upcycled denim jacket, featuring a striking blue design across the back, including a manu (bird), whenua-inspired imagery and a stylised tree, alongside a powerful whakataukī.

The jacket features the whakataukī:

“Ko te manu e kai ana i te miro, nōna te ngahere;
ko te manu e kai ana i te mātauranga, nōna te ao.”

🪶 The meaning behind the whakataukī

“The bird that eats the miro berry owns the forest; the bird that feeds on knowledge owns the world.”

This whakataukī beautifully highlights the power and value of knowledge. The first part speaks to the natural world and the sustenance provided by the ngahere (forest), while the second reminds us that mātauranga (knowledge and learning) opens the door to the wider world.

It is a powerful reminder that knowledge is something we carry with us — it can create opportunities, build confidence and help us navigate the world around us.

The imagery on this jacket brings that message to life, making it a piece that is not only visually striking but also carries meaning, whakapapa and kōrero.

✨ Jacket details

• Brand: A true thrifted & upcycled piece
• Fit: Suits approximately women’s size 12–14
• Colour: Denim blue with blue artwork
• Back: Feature artwork incorporating a manu, tree and whenua-inspired imagery
• Whakataukī: Ko te manu e kai ana i te miro, nōna te ngahere; ko te manu e kai ana i te mātauranga, nōna te ao
• Availability: One-off, unique piece — only one made
• 🇦🇺 Posted from Australia
• 💳 Afterpay available

A beautiful statement piece for someone who appreciates upcycling, meaningful Māori kōrero and clothing with a story to tell.

Wear the kōrero. Carry the mātauranga. 💙🪶