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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Poi Piu - 5833RW
Poi piu are simple poi made from the hardened and curled piupiu strands of flax. Poi piu was used as percussion instruments played to the beat of Māori chanting.
Material: Harakeke & Muka
Measurements: 650mm Long
$495.00
Kete Kai - 5818RW
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: 360mm x 200mm
$490.00
Pōtae - 6779AY
This Pōtae is a contemporary hat woven with traditional Māori weaving methods.
Material: Harakeke & Metallic Foil
Circumference: 21 inches (53cm)
$390.00
Kete Pikau - 8123MU
Kete Pikau (backpack) are used for carrying personal items.
Material: Harakeke (NZ Flax), Muka (NZ Fiber) & Pāua (Abalone Shell)
Measurements: 320mm x 360mm
$380.00
Kete Pikau - 8118PE
Kete Pikau (backpack) are used for carrying personal items.
Material: Harakeke & Shell
Measurements: 350mm x 390mm
$380.00
Kete Pikau - 8108KB
Kete Pikau (backpack) is used for carrying personal items.
Material: Harakeke (NZ Flax) & Shell
Measurements: 280mm x 380mm
$380.00
Pōtae - 5143ML
This Pōtae is a contemporary hat woven with traditional Māori weaving methods.
Material: Harakeke
Circumference: 21.5 inches
$250.00