Whariki / woven mat (Maniapoto)
Maker
Rangimarie Hetet
Production date
1963
Description
This whariki (woven mat) was made by Dame Rangimarie Hetet in 1963. Made from undyed harakeke and synthetic green dyed harakeke which have been woven to create the pattern, "Karu o te whenua owahi rua".
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Object detail
Made from harakeke (flax strips). Natural undyed and dyed green harakeke. Pattern used is "Karu o te Whenua".
Courtesy Waikato Museum
Te Whare Taonga O Waikato
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