{"product_id":"usb-led-night-poi-pair","title":"Stellar USB LED Night Poi Pair","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStellar LED Night Poi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKa mihi tēnei ki ngā pūmanawa tuatahi o te toi poi, arā ko te iwi Māori o Aotearoa. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe acknowledge the indigenous origins of poi, the tīpuna creators and pioneers of toi Māori and all efforts to honour and retain the ways of those who lit the trail ahead of us. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet includes two mid\/long LED poi with handles, straps and carry bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable handles\/string 30-55cm with reinforced finger grips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB charge with charging cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoi is 8cm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from soft PVC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn\/off switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 Modes: single colour, cycles and strobe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor or outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for beginners, but padding in sensitive areas recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall parts not suitable for under 3 years old (supervise children!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaged in a stunning full print card retail light coloured box \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePOI HISTORY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kupu (word) poi means both sphere (n), and to toss (v) and the kupu is now synonymous worldwide with poi performance.\u003cbr\u003eThe art of poi has long been practiced by Māori, the indigenous people of Aotearoa, New Zealand and there is research indicating the use of poi in our early Polynesian neighbours' communities. \u003cbr\u003eTraditional use was likely to develop coordination, strength and dexterity, but I'm sure the captivating playfulness included games, and that led the transition to the stage. \u003cbr\u003eNow the poi is a component of most kapahaka competition sets and a favourite for many performers and observers alike. \u003cbr\u003ePoi performance has also increased in pop and sub cultures worldwide, and it is perhaps regrettable that the cultural aspects haven't travelled with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRODUCT HISTORY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Night Poi are new to the Stellar range for 2021, but they have a long history with our business. \u003cbr\u003eOne of our founders, Katie, is a big poi (kapahaka) fan and was amazed to find fire poi at music festivals in the 2000s. An increase in fire bans kept us all safe but snuffled the expression of poi at these events and at home. \u003cbr\u003eSo in 2001 we (as Firefly Creations) developed an LED poi as an alternative to the banned fire poi. The first model was made from hacky sacks, the handles were long waxed cord with finger loops that cut the skin, and the carry bags were made and branded here by Southern Monograms.\u003cbr\u003eWe took photos in our backyard, and the pattern from those photos became the Firefly Creations logo as well as the skin for our 'Minimish' truck that travelled around selling glowing flashing things in the South Island. Think black corflute lined with fluoro fur... \u003cbr\u003eA few models (and decades!) later and we know we have a good thing - this style of LED poi is now sold worldwide (by many many people). We do hope the integrity of poi is upheld in the sharing of our sets with you.\u003cbr\u003eKarawhiua! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stellar Haus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49831889666119,"sku":"0797776937394","price":73.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1192\/3828\/files\/USBPOI_png-png.jpg?v=1792481780","url":"https:\/\/studiomatakana.co.nz\/products\/usb-led-night-poi-pair","provider":"Studio Matakana","version":"1.0","type":"link"}