This piece is created using harakeke (flax) harvested from the Taylor River in Blenheim. The whenu has been boiled and dyed (mid brown) to preserve it. Taketake means 'to be grounded'. Taketake is hung on a muka kiwai (handle).
This piece is currently on display at The Karaka Kitchen.
Toi size (approximate): Height: 90 cm Width: 17 cm
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Tungi ate ururua, kia tupu whakaritorito te tupu o te harakeke.
Clear away the undergrowth so the new shoots of the harakeke can spring up.
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