Koru pattern decorative asset — free printable diagram

About this illustration

This decorative illustration features several prominent koru (unfurling fern fronds) intertwined with more developed fern leaves, rendered in a muted, earthy color palette with a textured background resembling aged paper. The large koru are intricately adorned with distinctive Māori-inspired patterns, showcasing a blend of natural botanical forms and traditional cultural artistry. This image is ideal for teaching about Māori art, symbolism, and New Zealand culture, particularly the significance of the koru. It would suit educational slides for social studies or art history lessons, and could be used as a visual inspiration for art projects or as a decorative element on worksheets.

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.