Te Rito, named after the baby shoot at the heart of the flax bush, was built in 1994. At this school, male and female students have the honour of learning traditional Māori weaving techniques, as taught by experienced tutors. This tohu is for 2 years and is 40 hours per week, 47 weeks of the year.
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Kete Whakairo - 5802RW
Kete whakairo are woven flax bags of a finer quality than the general utilitarian kete. They are normally made from prepared strips of flax and/or kiekie, some of which have been dyed. Kete whakairo may also feature geometric designs.
Material: Harakeke & Feather Adornments
Measurements: 240mm x 200mm x 100mm
$490.00
Maro - 4905TE
The maro is a frontal apron tied around the waist and is a traditional garment that is worn by both men and woman. This maro has been fashioned with strands of muka fibre within the flax.
Material: Harakeke & Muka
Measurements: 680mm x 480mm
$1,395.00
Tukutuku (Contemporary) - 2747AM
Tukutuku is a type of ornamental weaving using reed lattice work rather than threads. It is used mainly to adorn the inside walls of wharenui (meeting houses).
Material: Hardboard, Strapping & Acrylic Paint
Measurements: 350mm x 670mm
$490.00
Pōtae - 5143ML
This Pōtae is a contemporary hat woven with traditional Māori weaving methods.
Material: Harakeke
Circumference: 21.5 inches
$250.00
Pōtae - 5142ML
This Pōtae is a contemporary hat woven with traditional Māori weaving methods.
Material: Harakeke
Circumference: 21 inches
$250.00
Kākahu (Contemporary) - 1731RA
The kākahu takes inspiration from traditional Māori cloaks. A kākahu is mantle of prestige and honour. This kākahu is made from mirowhiti miro (mop yarn) also incorporating materials that represent different types of kākahu including but not limited to kahu huruhuru (feathers) and tāniko.
Material: Cotton, Mop Yarn, Wool, Feathers
Measurements: 1016mm x 762mm
$4,400.00
Kākahu (Contemporary) - 1630WK
The kākahu takes inspiration from traditional Māori cloaks. A kākahu is mantle of prestige and honour. This kākahu is made from mirowhiti miro (mop yarn) also incorporating materials that represent different types of kākahu including but not limited to kahu huruhuru (feathers) and tāniko.
Material: Cotton, Mop Yarn, Wool, Feathers
Measurements: 875mm x 775mm
$3,900.00
Tāniko Belt - 2726TE
Tāniko weaving produces a relatively stiff and unyielding fabric, it was traditionally used as a decorative border on fine cloaks of the kaitaka and paepaeroa types. Often several different strips of tāniko appeared on up to three sides of a cloak.
Material: Acrylic Cotton, Leather Lining, Macrame Silks
Measurements: 1150mm x 40mm
$990.00