Taniko

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Adele Jackson These are Maori weaving patterns called Taniko for incorporating into flax skirts called piu piu, and into the woven panels of Maori meeting houses in New Zealand.

Fig. 88. Some weaving patterns. — a-d, triangle motifs on side borders; e-k, triangle, lozenge, "hour glass," and zigzag motifs on lower borders | NZETC

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To show respect to the Tangata Whenua I learnt from them the skill of Korowai weaving. I am very grateful to my tutors and fellow weavers at the Papakura Marae for their help and inspiration

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Three Phormium fibre cloaks with taniko borders and one feather cape. H. Hamilton photo, only wish it was in colour.

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Three Phormium fibre cloaks with taniko borders and one feather cape. — H. Hamilton photo | NZETC

Kaitaka cloaks with tāniko borders

Click on these kaitaka – cloaks with a tāniko border – to see a full image and extra information about each. These cloaks date to the early 19th century and are all held at the British Museum.

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Kaitaka cloaks with tāniko borders

Click on these kaitaka – cloaks with a tāniko border – to see a full image and extra information about each. These cloaks date to the early 19th century and are all held at the British Museum.

Maori Patterns

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Weaving Designs British Museum Cloak Recherche Google Tatoos Christmas Sweaters Projects To Try

Kaitaka cloaks with tāniko borders

Click on these kaitaka – cloaks with a tāniko border – to see a full image and extra information about each. These cloaks date to the early 19th century and are all held at the British Museum.