Kete Iti Tamata The harakeke has been boiled

The harakeke has been boiled and dyed (brown) to preserve it and was saved from the off-cuts of a kete

Every weaving journey begins with a single lesson

This kete whakairo has been created using fresh harakeke (flax) harvested from Koutu on the shores of Lake Rotorua in the North Island

Mārie refers to a state of 'peace' or 'tranquility' - much like the Taylor River which moves at a peaceful pace

Ka Tawhito celebrates the quiet beauty that emerges through weathering

Kete Iti Tamata The harakeke has been boiledThis small kete was created using harakeke (flax) harvested from Omaka in Blenheim. The harakeke has been boiled to preserve it and some whenu was dyed yellow gold. The kiwai (handles) are a basic extraction of muka. Frame size: Height: 34. 5 cm Width: 34. 5 cm