About the artist
Hana (Saana) Waitai-Murray
Ngāti Kurī, Te Aupōuri
Hana (Saana) Waitai-Murray CNZM QSM, (née Norman), joined the Kāhui Whiritoi in 2006.
Pōtae Pīngao
Taonga created by weavers of Te Kāhui Whiritoi
This Meaning Hat is woven from pīngao, also known as golden sand sedge, a native sand-binding plant that plays an important role in Aotearoa New Zealand's dune ecosystems.
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He Aa I Uta, He Aa I Tai: Weaving the Elements
New work by members of Te Roopu Raranga Whatu o Aotearoa
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.