Tapatapapahi Ana Framed Tauira Woven using the traditional whiri

Woven using the traditional whiri technique

the pattern also connects to the spirit of Matariki as a time to remember the past

This piece is created using harakeke (flax) harvested from Waitangi in Te Puke

Ara Karaka speaks of the orange path shown in this weave

Width: 4 cm       Length: 6

Tapatapapahi Ana Framed Tauira Woven using the traditional whiriThis piece is created using harakeke (flax) harvested from the Taylor River in Blenheim. The whenu has been boiled and dyed (black) to preserve it. Tapatapapahi Ana refers to something of style. This piece is hung on a muka handle (kiwai). Toi size (approximate): Height: 90 cmWidth: 20 cm