Harakeke Leaf
Harakeke Leaf
When Māori first arrived in Aotearoa, they encountered a much colder climate than their homeland in Hawaiki.
They adapted quickly by using their weaving skills to produce Korowai (cloaks) and other practical objects such as kete (baskets) and whāriki (mats).
The most widely used weaving material was (and still is) harakeke - otherwise known as New Zealand flax.
Weaving was traditionally done by women, and skilled weavers are prized within their tribes. As the whakataukī (māori proverb) says, "Aitia te wahine o te pā harakeke", which means "Marry the woman who is always at the flax bush", for she is an expert flax worker and a diligent person.
The image is printed on Giclee Fine Art Paper , which is 100% cotton, acid and lignin free paper. We use Epson ultra chrome archival inks, which has been designed for museum quality photographic and fine art work.
Availability
A2 - 420mm x 594mm, limited edition of 12
A1 - 594mm x 841mm, limited edition of 12
AO - 841mm x 1189mm, limited edition of 12
All prints are hand signed and numbered. A Certificate of Authenticity will be supplied to the purchaser. You will receive the lowest numbered edition available, unless requested otherwise.
Framing
If you would like us to frame your work we are happy to do so, please ask for a quote.
Framing comes with UltraVue 70 non reflective glass as standard.
Payment
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