MataraunuiThe main pae or decorative border, Ng tukemata Rhua, reflects a person's pathway of growth and development. The repeated tukemata pattern reflects our diverse experiences and learnings and the many people and places we engage with on our journey of self development, acknowledging the many sources of wisdom that shape our understanding, ng taketake o te wnanga. The serrated notches or niho symbolise the courage, grit, determination and discipline

The 4 yarn colours used are rice

Faith without action is fruitless and the design intent for this blanket is to reflect whakapono as a principle of action and power

Colours reflective of the abundance and life-giving properties of wai are woven throughout this blanket design as Kōawaawa (blue) Parakiwai (clay)

Tahua-roa is another name for Rongo

unique and one-of-a-kind

A finite resource that requires a reciprocation of care

a story which exemplifies the value of self worth and the power of self determination

Here we have woven ‘Te Kupenga Hao’ the full net

our whakapono

135 x 195cm

the knowledge sharers

the design also features a reversible contrasting colour way