Te Mahi Kete

Discover the art of traditional New Zealand weaving with 'Te Mahi Kete', your ultimate guide to creating stunning plaited kete. This beautifully crafted trade paperback, published by Penguin NZ, contains 100 pages filled with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, each meticulously illustrated with line drawings and photographs. Perfect for beginners and seasoned artisans alike, you'll learn how to prepare New Zealand flax (phormium tenax) and master the techniques of plaiting two popular styles of kete. Enhance your skills with variations on starting and finishing methods, making sturdy handles, and adding unique decorative patterns. 'Te Mahi Kete' is more than a book; it's a doorway to exploring Maori culture and craftsmanship. Embrace a rewarding hobby while connecting with your roots. Plus, enjoy FREE shipping on your order! Note: Combined shipping is not available with this item, and please allow up to 10 days for delivery.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143011033
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2008
Publisher: Penguin NZ
Pages: 100


Description:
Anyone can learn to make a plaited kete, one of the oldest and most popular of Maori art forms, from the leaves of New Zealand flax (phormium tenax). Te Mahi Kete gives detailed, step-by-step instructions, illustrated with numerous line drawings and black-and-white photographs, for preparing the flax and plaiting two simple types of kete. It also shows variations in technique for starting and finishing, making the handles and incorporating a decorative pattern.


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