Te Taiao o Peihana Tamata The harakeke grows nearby

The harakeke grows nearby

The harakeke has been boiled and dyed mid brown

and has been created in the style of patikitiki

The whenu has been boiled and dyed (various shades of blue) to preserve it

Hāura simply means 'basic brown' - a simple but effective piece

Te Taiao o Peihana Tamata The harakeke grows nearbyThis piece is created using harakeke (flax) harvested from Maketu in the Bay of Plenty. The harakeke has been boiled and dyed mid brown, then shredded for the effect. Te Taiao o Peihana is reflected through the peihana (pheasant) feathers which are placed along the top. Toi size (approximate): Height: 65 cm Width: 100 cm