Artist’s statement
Linda Hill
The
Meaning
Flax plant, native to Aotearoa New Zealand
Scientific name: Phormium tenax
used for this
Meaning
Bag or basket
is an orange-edged variety that is very common in the sand hills and wetlands of the Kāpiti coast. The
Meaning
Bag or basket
has a
Meaning
To make holes
pattern of diamonds, framed top and bottom with a
Meaning
Single lock off
row. It is big enough to carry all the usual, and the 4-ply
Meaning
To twist, plait, spin or weave
handle is long enough to go over the shoulder, which is how most women I know wear their everyday bag. The bottom is closed with a double lockdown technique and the top has a sturdy inside flat
Meaning
To twist, plait, spin or weave
based on those used for
Meaning
Garment made of harakeke flax, worn from waist to knee
All five elements contribute to the growth, beauty and strength of the harakeke that grows in my garden, and they contribute to the preparation of the Meaning Hand twisted single strand lengthwise or warp
This kete aims to combine beauty with practicality for everyday use. Our beautiful Meaning Weaving should be seen by all!
Contact: linda.hill@xtra.co.nz
Essays
Explore in-depth writing about He Aa I Uta, He Aa I Tai: Weaving the Elements.
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Dr Hinekura Smith (Te Rarawa, Nga Puhi)
1974 words
The language of weaving resonates deeply with the feminine and maternal body – as long as we use that language.
Ngaa ahuatanga marire mo te koiora - The Elementals essential for life
Ruth Port (Te Rarawa, Te Aupouri)
2950 words
A journey of re-connection and knowledge recovery as a group of weavers unravel long lost techniques used by Māori ancestral sail makers.
