Kete whakairo, Harakeke, Patterned flax bag
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A finely woven kete whakairo (patterned harakeke flax bag) with whakakitaratara (picket fence) design on the opening and black painted horizontal bands consisting of four rows at the top and three at the bottom. Textile Conservators Rangi Te Kanawa and Dr Tracey Wedge have noted that this is an unusual feature. The kete has cotton cordage handles which were a later addition and not contemporary to when the kete was made. The kete shows signs of use. Unfortunately, we do not know the whakapapa for this kete muka. There are different types of kete; kete whakairo were, and are, usually the most finely decorated. The method of weaving for kete (bags), rourou (food baskets) and other small objects is called 'raranga'. More information about raranga and other weaving can be found at: 'Te Ara: Whāriki, raranga and whiri'
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Title
Kete whakairo, Harakeke, Patterned flax bag
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Maker
Unknown Kairaranga (Weaver)
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Date made
1900
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Subject
Māori, Clothing and Accessories, Taoka/Taonga
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Additional information
organic, vegetal, fibre, New Zealand flax (harakeke) organic, vegetal, fibre, cotton, complete (including handles): h 350 mm x w 220 mm x d 40 mm body only: h 170 mm x w 220 mm x d 40 mm Measurements taken during 2021 workshop: h 350 mm x w 220 mm
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