Handwoven Kete Whakairo - Papakirango kiwiana It is a gift to

It is a gift to give children the tools to know how to recognise what they truly feel and that is it okay to feel all emotions

This hyper-vivid puzzle artwork captivates the viewer with the bright hues of New Zealand’s native flora and fauna

libraries and commercial buildings to public realm design

More than sovereignty

and connection to the natural world

Handwoven Kete Whakairo - Papakirango kiwiana It is a gift toThis stunning kete whakairo is handmade by contemporary Ngi Tahu textile artist Alice Spittle. It has been handwoven using traditional techniques with muka fibre extracted from Aotearoa NZ harakeke flax. The kete features the distinct papakirango geometric pattern. This intricate, diagonal diamond design is highly valued for its striking appearance and symbolic meaning of protection and warding off negative forces. Woven expertly using taki rua