Maori weaving

The Gallery is privileged to host the homecoming of a major international touring exhibition celebrating the changing art of Māori weaving.

These diagrams show some of the most common tukutuku patterns and their names (although names vary from tribe to tribe). In more recent times, tukutuku panels have also included representational designs such as the kiwi and whare.

These are three of the more common tāniko weaving designs. The names of these designs vary from tribe to tribe, and in any case are often purely functional and not descriptive. Tāniko expert Hirini [no-lexicon]Moko[/no-lexicon] Mead says, 'The names used could be as irrational as those ...

Nikau Hindin is reviving a contemporary form of Māori art largely lost after the extinction of the aute plant in Aotearoa. Photographer Sait Akirrman visited Nikau in studio.

This two day workshop will teach students how to weave Raranga Whakairo Whariki (Maori plaits in the form of a woven mat).

Yesterday I shared a photo of some Taaniko belts. I had many ask if they could buy one. Taaniko is so difficult to price. It cost $100 for materials...

In both its composition and execution, this wall panel exhibits the carving and weaving artistry that makes Rauru such an outstanding example of late-19th-...

When we visited Te Puia, we had a chance to visit the schools of Carving and Weaving. As the Māori did not have a written language until the 19th century, carvings were used to record and preserve the history and culture of their people. Ornate Māori carvings can be found on meeting houses, canoes, weapons

Features authentic kakahu, including korowai captured in 2 full colour books