Modern Method: Prepare strip-cut it out On the dull side make a cut part of the way through, 10cm from the butt/thick end. With a butter knife soften on the shiny side of the cut to peel off the para(wax) Comb with a pet brush, this is so you get all of the green moka […]

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Start with an even number of strips (14,16,18) the more strips you have the bigger it will be. lay diagonally under over pattern fold back the under, lay another strip next to it fold back into position repeat this process until you have an even number on either side of your starting konae. Using four […]

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Our stepping stones class had the opportunity to go on the first class trip to harvest flax and visit a Marae. To tell you the honest truth I liked it. This was a first for me harvesting flax and actually going to a Marae. I know that it may seem a bit sad that I […]

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When harvesting flax you must always say a Karakia, this is in respect of the plantation and of those who have been here before you that planted the flax bush in your harvesting area. Search for a Paharakeke bush with good sized flax leaves. Look for a fan within the harakeke and search for the […]

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A while ago again in my Stepping Stones weaving class we made a bracelet. Flax Bracelet: Doing what you did with making a PUTIPUTI, you remove the spine and black part of the flax leaf, this will be both sides of the flax. Split both halves of the flax leaf into halves until flax strips […]

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Flax weaving is a new thing that I am honored to have the opportunity of doing, along with flax weaving Maori culture in general is also new to me. Recently in my stepping stones class, we have been flax weaving, working our way up to making beautiful harakeke items for families, friends and even ourselves. […]

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