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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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
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
Takapapa - 5129HM
In former times, marae had no wharekai (dining halls) to what we are familiar with today. During those times, specific ‘food mats’ were laid out in the middle of the wharenui (meeting house) and the food for the manuhiri (guest) was placed on them. This takapapa has been weaved to be used as a table runner.
Material: Harakeke
Measurements: 1110mm x 230mm
$750.00
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 - 6778AY
This Pōtae is a contemporary hat woven with traditional Māori weaving methods.
Material: Harakeke & Metallic Foil
Circumference: 23.5 inches (60cm)
$420.00
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
Maro & Neck Piece Set - 4912TE
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.
Maro
Material: Harakeke & Muka
Measurements: 470mm x 340mm
Neck Piece
Material: Harakeke & Muka
Measurements: 305mm x 80mm
$2,900.00