- Source: Koru
The koru (Māori for 'loop or coil') is a spiral shape evoking a newly unfurling frond from a silver fern frond. It is an integral symbol in Māori art, carving and tattooing, where it symbolises new life, growth, strength and peace.
Its shape "conveys the idea of perpetual movement," while the inner coil "suggests returning to the point of origin".
Use in traditional design
The koru is the integral motif of the symbolic and seemingly abstract kōwhaiwhai designs traditionally used to decorate wharenui (meeting houses). There are numerous semi-formal designs, representing different features of the natural world.
More recent adaptations
The logo of Air New Zealand, the national carrier, incorporates a koru design — based on the Ngaru (Ngāti Kahungunu) kōwhaiwhai pattern — as a symbol of New Zealand flora. The logo was introduced in 1973 to coincide with the arrival of the airline's first McDonnell Douglas DC-10 wide-body jet. Several other nationwide organisations also use a koru in their logos, among them the New Zealand Department of Conservation.
In 1983, Friedensreich Hundertwasser based his proposed design for a secondary New Zealand flag on the symbol. It also formed the basis for a notable series of artworks by Gordon Walters. Koru swirls are also reminiscent of the Tomoe symbol in Japan.
The New Zealand national korfball team is nicknamed The Korus.
References
- Source: KORU
KORU, (89.9 FM) branded as Joy FM is a radio station licensed to Garapan, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. The station is currently owned by Good News Broadcasting Corporation, and simulcasts the signal from KSDA-FM.
References
External links
Facility details for Facility ID 172880 (KORU) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
KORU in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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