Muka and copper wire with feathers by Fiona Collis part of the Jack Richards collection
Piupiu / flax skirt
Made from harakeke (flax/phorium tenax) that (when dried without a softening process) dries into hard tube-like strands. The patterns in the top band of the taniko are created with muka threads that have been dyed using traditional methods.
Hieke
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wonderful piupiu - love the colour. Another of Anahera Alixene Curtis beauties
All Flax – Maori flax weaving
How to buy Examples of flax weaving (for sale on request) About flax weaving My flax pa About me How to buy Tena koutou! Weaving a flax flower is part of my tours, but if you would like learn more, purchase a piece on this page or would like something made to order, please send […]
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Samoa Hawaii Lauhalawalletpillow fans bracelets from Molokai lauhala tree The rare Hawaiian beauty of luahala weaving remains. The art of Lauhala hand weaving has been part of the Hawaiian culture for many generations. Hula Hana takes great care in providing you with some of Hawaii�s traditional products and a few modern styles, all from Hawaii's Big Island. Lauhala Basket Lauhala weaving is an old Hawaiian art. The Lauhala is obtained from the Pandanus, or Hala tree. The word �Lau� is the…
