Atawhai Local Artists This framed tauira is created

This framed tauira is created using harakeke (flax) harvested from Omaka in Blenheim

This piece is created using harakeke (flax) harvested from the Taylor River and Omaka in Blenheim

and is used in various contexts — from the physical world to the realms of status

This piece is created using harakeke (flax) harvested from the Taylor River in Blenheim

It was harvested

Atawhai Local Artists This framed tauira is createdThis kete whakairo has been created using harakeke (flax) harvested from the Taylor River in Blenheim. The flax has been boiled and dyed to preserve it, and has been created in the style of patikitiki. Atawhai speaks of 'kindness or caring for' much like that which Papatnuku gives to the harakeke along the banks of the awa. Toi size (approximate): Height: 20 cmWidth: 30 cm