Whakataukī decorative card template — free printable diagram

About this illustration

This image presents a decorative, ornate frame featuring distinct elements of New Zealand Māori art surrounding a blank, off-white central space. The frame incorporates a stylized carved face (possibly a manaia or tiki) at the top center, flanked by flowing koru patterns and other traditional swirls in dark green, dark brown, and reddish-brown. Carved figures resembling pouwhenua with shell eyes appear on the left and right borders, intertwined with green fern fronds and unfurling pikopiko (fern koru). Geometric taniko-like patterns fill the background and form a triangular motif at the bottom center. This image is ideal for teaching Māori culture, art, and traditional designs, suitable for a worksheet background, slide template, or certificate border for cultural studies or art projects, allowing students to add their own content. The visual style is a detailed, rich illustration of cultural art with a carved, textured appearance.

How to use

1. 1Right-click the image and choose “Save image as”, or use the download button.
2. 2Use it in your classroom worksheets, slides or printables — free under CC BY-NC 4.0.
3. 3Attribute as “Image by Kuraplan” or link back to kuraplan.com. Not for commercial resale.