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 - 5819RW
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 & Muka
Measurements: 260mm x 220mm
$540.00
Kete Whakairo - 5820RW
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 & Muka
Measurements: 260mm x 230mm
$540.00
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
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 - 6778AY
This Pōtae is a contemporary hat woven with traditional Māori weaving methods.
Material: Harakeke & Metallic Foil
Circumference: 23.5 inches (60cm)
$420.00
Kete Kai - 5164AM
Kete Kai is a food gathering basket that is typical used to house food from the ocean or the land. Kete kai was used for every type of food that was gathered. You were not allowed to mix land food kete with the ocean food kete as it was tapu. The pattern on this kete kai is taki tahi and the holes are called puareare.
Material: Harakeke
Measurements: 390mm x 280mm
$390.00
Pōtae - 6779AY
This Pōtae is a contemporary hat woven with traditional Māori weaving methods.
Material: Harakeke & Metallic Foil
Circumference: 21 inches (53cm)
$390.00
Pōtae - 5142ML
This Pōtae is a contemporary hat woven with traditional Māori weaving methods.
Material: Harakeke
Circumference: 21 inches
$250.00
Pōtae - 5143ML
This Pōtae is a contemporary hat woven with traditional Māori weaving methods.
Material: Harakeke
Circumference: 21.5 inches
$250.00