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Greenstone Carving Jade known as Poenamu in Maori was widely used for intricate Maori carving. The grrenstone was greatly prized for its beauty and strength. |
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Bone Carving The Maori used to carve the bones of whales they slaughtered. The koru which our design recalls is derived from the leaf of the New Zealand fern. |
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Stairway to Heaven This design recalls one of the Tukutuku panels of many Maori Meeting Houses. Called in Maori Poutama it is symbolic of a climb made by a folk hero Tawhaki to receive the three baskets of knowledge from the Gods. Another legend says he was required to climb to the heavens to find his celestial wife. Worked in Cross Stitch and Long Stitch on 18# mono canvas, size of stitched area 10 x 10cms (4ins). Uses STRAND unique mohair/wool thread. Design printed in colour on canvas. Chart of design included. |
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Tears of the Albatross Another design based on the Tukutuku panels in a Maori Meeting House. The Maori design Roimata means Albatross Tears. Legend says that when these rare and beautiful birds see hunters coming they cry. The Albatross were greatly revered by pre-European Maori. Worked in Cross Stitch and Long Stitch on 18# mono canvas, size of stitched area 10 x 10cms (4ins). Uses STRAND unique mohair/wool thread. Design printed in colour on canvas. Chart of design included. |
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Teeth of the Taniwha This design based on Tukutuku panels in a Maori Meeting House is called in Maori Kaokao As well as its connection with Taniwha which is a Legendary creature in Maori folklore, it recalls the outline of a man's chest and arm. Worked in Cross Stitch and Long Stitch on 18# mono canvas, size of stitched area 10 x 10cms (4ins). Design printed in colour on canvas. Chart of design included. |
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