Wearable Maori Heritage Awards
This inaugural event will take place in Palmerston North on 25 October 2003 and will showcase garments designed utilising the skills of weaving. The Closing Date for entries has been extended to Friday October 10, 2003.
| Date | Venue | City | Country | Duration |
29 September 2003
"Designed By Maori, Worn By The World"
Wearable Maori Heritage Awards
Tui-raranga, waka-muri, waka-mua
Weaving Fashion From The Past Into The Future
25 October 2003 is a new beginning for the profile of Wearable Maori Heritage.
In association with the biennial Te Roopu Raranga Whatu O Aotearoa , Weavers National Hui, an event showcasing garments designed by Maori utilizing the skills and expertise of weaving will be hosted in Palmerston North. This exciting event will encompass garments and cultural performance.
Categories for the show include Past, Present and Future designed garments.
Palmerston North, in Manawatu will host the Inaugural Wearable Maori Heritage Event, on Saturday 25 October (Labour Weekend) 2003 in the Palmerston North Convention Centre, Main Street West, Palmerston North.
There are three design categories:
Past: Traditional techniques, fibres and designs including the use of traditional dyes.
Present: Traditional techniques applied to contemporary materials and designs.
Future: Contemporary materials, designs and techniques with at least half of the garment.
There are six awards being presented at the Wearable Maori Heritage Event.
"There are over 40 entries received to date, which are of a high calibre from recognized national, regional and local Maori designers with a good geographical spread over New Zealand," says Waana Davis, Media Spokesperson.
Be in quick for your seats for this truly exciting fashion event.
Tickets are available through all Ticketek outlets.
Gold seats are $30.00 or 4 for $100.00. Silver seats are $25.00.
To receive an application form, please contact the office
Contact Us
The Closing Date for entries into the Wearable Maori Heritage Event has been extended to Friday October 10, 2003.
For further information, please contact Yvonne M O'Connor, Event Manager
Phone 06 348 7840,
Fax 06 348 7841
Mobile 025 269 0000
Email yvonne.arts@xtra.co.nz
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