Ātaahua - Māori Watercolour Kōtare Art Print | NZ Wall Art
Designed in Aotearoa New Zealand • Printed to order • Ships NZ & Australia
Ātaahua - the Māori word for beautiful - brought to life in a graceful watercolour art print featuring a kōtare (New Zealand kingfisher) in mid-flight, delicately painting the word across a soft blush background.
A moment of movement, meaning and stillness all at once. The kōtare is a taonga species in Aotearoa - quick, vibrant and purposeful - the perfect messenger for this word.
Suits living areas, dining rooms and shared office spaces. Available as a canvas in black floating frame, with custom sizing and framing options. (Pictured: Size A1 Canvas in Black Floating Frame)
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Designed by a Māori Artist in Aotearoa New Zealand
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Australian orders are printed, framed and shipped from within Australia.
Worldwide orders: prints only.
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Custom printed & framed so returns aren't available for change of mind. Screen colours may vary slightly from printed art.
Colour mix: Soft blush and warm neutral tones and contrasting kōtare teal blues form a serene colour palette that works harmoniously with both neutral and earthy interiors. Whether you're creating a sanctuary at home or curating a calm, welcoming atmosphere at work, this piece brings a warm, uplifting presence to any space.
NZ Māori-Inspired Design: Combines te reo Māori with the native kōtare (New Zealand kingfisher) to celebrate language and the natural world of Aotearoa.
Peaceful and Reflective: The kōtare in motion reminds us to see beauty in the small and fleeting - in life, language, and nature.
Timeless Watercolour Style: Elegant digital watercolour techniques make it soft, approachable, and visually soothing.
Perfect Gift Idea: A thoughtful present for birthdays, graduations, farewells, or for someone going through a life transition.
Designed in Aotearoa: Created in Aotearoa, New Zealand by Willa Black Prints, with care, meaning, and respect for te ao Māori.
Living Room or Bedroom: Adds a subtle cultural touch and calming energy to your personal space.
Office or Home Workspace: Inspires mindfulness and presence throughout the workday.
Clinic, Reception, or Yoga Studio: Brings beauty and peace into places where healing, grounding, or community is fostered.
Hallways and Entrances: Offers a gentle, welcoming message for visitors.
Let Ātaahua be more than a word - let it be a feeling that lives on your wall.
Bring home beauty. Frame meaning. Celebrate culture.
LEAD TIMES: PRINTS ONLY - Please allow up to 5 business days for processing and FRAMED up to 15 business days.
PRINTS: High Definition Matte Paper Stock using High Quality Inks.
MATT BOARD: Rigid White Card provides a border around print (optional extra).
FRAMES: Standard White, Black and Natural. Profile of the frames vary between 22-30mm wide. If you would prefer a Specialty Frame, please view "Frames" in the main menu. Please enquire for custom size prints & frames.
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