In the indigenous Māori culture of New Zealand, the term "koru" refers to an unfurling spiral shape based on the appearance of a new, emerging silver fern frond. Symbolically, the koru represents new life, fresh beginnings, growth, strength, and peace. It holds profound artistic and cultural significance, frequently appearing in traditional Māori wood carvings, tattoos, and modern jewelry designs as an emblem of positive transformation and harmony.