New Zealand Poi with Maori Patterned Fabric

Make Your Own Pois Craft Kit

This poi is elegantly designed by NZ Maori artist Sharmz Waimio

“POI” is the Maori word for ball on a cord.

The POI was used, many years ago, by the indigenous Maori people of New Zealand to increase their flexibility and strength in their hands and arms as well as improving coordination.

Wahine (female) dancers perform the Maori POI, a dance performed with balls attached to flax strings, swung rhythmically.

The POI dance wa…