About the artist
Toi Te Rito Maihi
Ngāi Te Ipu, Ngāi Te Apatu o Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Hao of Ngā Puhi
Toi Te Rito Maihi (b.1937 d. 2022) joined the Kāhui Whiritoi in 2008.
Kete kuta
Taonga created by weavers of Te Kāhui Whiritoi
This Meaning Bag or basket is made from kuta, a freshwater reed plant also known as paopao or ngāwhā.
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Drawing inspiration from our relationship with air, earth, fire, water and spirit, this large-scale exhibition celebrates the legacy of weaving through traditional and contemporary handcrafted works.