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Whero is Red II | by Shona Tāwhiao

$19,300.00
$19,300.00
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This beautiful Whero is Red II inspired by the silhouette of a ballerina, was woven by Shona Tāwhiao -  Ngāi Te Rangi in 2020 at her Matakana Island studio. Thousands of harakeke pieces are added in to make the skirt and bodice ruffles. 

Laced up back and lined poplin bodice. 
Materials: commercial dyed harakeke/flax spray coated enamel.
Mawhitiwhiti pattern top hat 

This beautiful piece is part of the showcase at Museum Store Presents: Kōkōwai.
Kōkōwai is a showcase of work by two acclaimed wāhine ringatoi Māori, Shona Tāwhiao - Ngāi Te Rangi and Stevei Houkāmau - Ngāti Porou, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui, celebrating indigenous artistry through music and movement.

Artist, designer and weaver Shona Tāwhiao, has exhibited her distinct style of raranga (woven work) for over 25 years. Having trained in traditional Māori raranga weaving techniques and methods by Kahutoi Te Kanawa, Shona’s talent has been described as exquisite and undeniably unique. Shona continues to create a range of sculptural works and adornment pieces but the fusing of her love of fashion and culture with her specialised techniques in weaving has enabled Shona to create Haute Couture from harakeke. This has resulted in her unique style being dubbed “Harakeke Couture”. Shona’s multi award-winning collections of Harakeke Couture have been presented at New Zealand, London, Malaysia, Fiji, Hong Kong and Melbourne Fashion Weeks since 2010.

Made in New Zealand
NB: This piece is available for pick up only.

Materials: harakeke pokinikini, korari and wire headpiece, commercial dyes and black lacquer.

NB: This product is made of natural fibres. Please check with your destination country's customs service about their rules. There may be restrictions on this product entering the destination country. Customs requirements are the responsibility of the recipient of the goods.

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