Kahui Whiritoi – Celebration of Weaving Exponents
Celebrating over 50 Years of Maori Weaving
Kahui Whiritoi – Celebration of Weaving Exponents
Te Puia in conjunction with Te Roopu Raranga Whatu o Aotearoa (national Maori weaving body) will celebrate “Kahui Whiritoi” (Kuia and Kaumatua Weavers) who have each contributed over 50 years to the Art of Maori Weaving.
Kaumatua from around Aotearoa will gather in Rotorua to enjoy 2 days of celebration and remembrance of past and present. A forum will also be run to talk about the sustainability of Harakeke and natural resources important to the Art of Maori Weaving.
(Courtesy of Te Puia newsletter, October 2006.)
Kahui Whiritoi 2006 kuia and kaumatua (pictured):
Standing at back: Riria Smith.
Back (left to right): Matekino Lawless, Diggeress Te Kanawa, Saana Murray, Whero Bailey.
Front: Te Aue Davis, Eddie Maxwell.
Kahui Whiritoi is presented by Te Puia with the support of Toi Maori Aotearoa.
(This page last updated 14 September 2008.)