Te Rito - National Weaving School
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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Kupenga Basket - 3422ML
This kupenga basket is a decorative or contemporary piece of art fashioned by harakeke.
Kupenga weave is a traditional practice used to create knots for fishing nets, fishing and storing kai (food).
Material: Harakeke
Measurements: 430mm x 180mm
$250.00
Kete Whakairo - 6764AY
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: 455mm x 135mm
$420.00
Kete Pingao - 6754ML
Pingao (Pikao) has a strong cultural, spiritual, and traditional significance to Māori. It has legends associated with it and is highly prized as a weaving material.
Material: Pingao & Muka
Measurements: 210mm x 100mm
$530.00
Kete Mahi - 4851HM
The main purpose of this kete is to be a work basket, it is usually made from Harakeke (NZ Flax) of which the commencement is a 3ply braid at the bottom of the kete.
Material: Harakeke
Measurements: 300mm x 220mm x 85mm
$390.00
Kete Mahi - 4853HM
The main purpose of this kete is to be a work basket, it is usually made from Harakeke (NZ Flax) of which the commencement is a 3ply braid at the bottom of the kete.
Material: Harakeke
Measurements: 405mm x 275mm x 95mm
$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
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
Piupiu (Wāhine) - 4649MP
The word 'piupiu' means 'to swing’ and is also the name for a skirt with free-hanging strands. Piupiu can be worn either around the waist or across one shoulder. They were made in many types of material and styles.
Material: Harakeke & Muka
Measurements: 30 inches
$890.00
Piupiu (Tāne) - 2422TA
The word 'piupiu' means 'to swing’ and is also the name for a skirt with free-hanging strands. Piupiu can be worn either around the waist or across one shoulder. They were made in many types of material and styles.
Material: Harakeke
Measurements: 36 inches
$625.00
Piupiu Mumu Pattern (Wāhine) - 5198AM
The word 'piupiu' means 'to swing’ and is also the name for a skirt with free-hanging strands. Piupiu can be worn either around the waist or across one shoulder. They were made in many types of material and styles.
Material: Harakeke & Muka
Measurements: 34 inches
$1,450.00
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