Tohe Tamata The piu that have come

The piu that have come away are not lost—they are reconnected through the whiri/plait

It is a rich yellow

and has been created using the tuākana/teina style of laying each green whenu on top of a natural piece

Height: 130 cm

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

Tohe Tamata The piu that have comeThis mini kete whakairo has been created using harakeke (flax) harvested from Omaka in Blenheim. The flax has been boiled and dyed to preserve it, and has been created in the style of takitahi with striped diagonal bands. The colour used was forest green. Tohe means 'to persist' and it was through the work of creating the muka kiwai (handles) that the artist felt that persistence paid off. Toi size (approximate): Height: 13 cmWidth: 24 cm