Rawa Taiao Kete This piece is created using

This piece is created using harakeke (flax) harvested from Fairhall in Blenheim

These extra small earrings have been created using pounamu collected from Tākaka (Golden Bay)

The harakeke grows nearby

The harakeke has been boiled to preserve it and dyed orange (karaka)

This piece is created using harakeke (flax) harvested from the Taylor River and Omaka in Blenheim

Rawa Taiao Kete This piece is created usingThis piece is created using harakeke (flax) harvested from Fairhall in Blenheim. The harakeke has been boiled and dyed (forest green) to preserve it. Rawa Taiao refers to the natural essence of this piece, with its shades of Papatnuku (Mother Earth). Toi size (approximate): Height: 72 cm Width: 69 cm