I te Raki ki te Tonga Tamata the pattern also connects to

the pattern also connects to the spirit of Matariki as a time to remember the past

This piece is created using harakeke (flax) harvested from the Taylor River in Blenheim

Mārie refers to a state of 'peace' or 'tranquility' - much like the Taylor River which moves at a peaceful pace

With time comes change

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

I te Raki ki te Tonga Tamata the pattern also connects toThis kete whakairo has been created using fresh harakeke (flax) harvested from Koutu on the shores of Lake Rotorua in the North Island, and boiled harakeke from Waiharakeke (Blenheim) in the South Island. The name means from the North to the South, as this kete blends the two islands into one. The whakairo pattern used is taki rua. Toi size (approximate): Height: 28 cm Width: 50 cm