The Art of Maori Weaving: The Eternal Thread / Te Aho Mutunga Kore

by Miriama Evans, Ranui Ngarimu

Overview

This stunning book presents a photographic survey that traverses the concepts and values of traditional Maori weaving and innovative, contemporary weaving practice. The evocative photos and text reveal the spiritual significance of weaving within Maori culture. A number of the works in the book are featured in the international touring exhibition of Maori weaving, "Toi Maori: The Eternal Thread."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781869691615
Publisher:	Huia Publishers
Publication date:	11/17/2005
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 11.50(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Miriama Evans is a member of the Spiral Collective that first published Keri Helme's The Bone People in 1983. She was a co-editor of The Penguin Book of Contemporary New Zealand Poetry. Ranui Ngarimu is a widely exhibited weaver using traditional Maori technology. She is the chairperson of Te Roopu Raranga Whatu o Aotearoa, the National Maori Weavers Collective of New Zealand.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu

Acknowledgements

A Note on Terminology

Nau Mai e Hine by Derek Lardelli

Introduction

Nga Taonga Mai i a Tane by Tepene Mamaku

Whatu — Maori Weaving

Te Moana Whiritoi by Derek Lardelli

Raranga — Maori Plaiting

Artists and Artworks

Glossary

Further Reading