This piece is created using harakeke (flax) harvested from the Taylor River in Blenheim. The whenu has been boiled and dyed ( black and red) to preserve it. Toitū references the idea of being permanent. This piece is hung on a muka handle (kiwai).
This piece is currently on display at The Karaka Kitchen.
Toi size (approximate): Height: 85 cm Width: 20 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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