Whatu Kakahu - Maori Cloaks
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Whatu Kakahu; Maori Cloaks unlocks the doors of the Te Papa storeroom to reveal the largest collection of Kakahu in the world. Informative essays by expert contributors outline the intricate techniques employed in Kakahu construction and the tradition and spiritual significance of weaving. Stunning photographs illustrate the immense beauty of these taonga, many of which have never been seen before.
Forty Kakahu selected by the writers and master weavers are examined in detail, and often remarkable provenance of these cloaks is revealed in stories and images.
This sumptuous and serious book is an unparalled celebration of the matauranga, science, and art of Maori weaving.
200 pages of beautifully illustrated works with a story.
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