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Hectorina Mulligan

Mātanga Kaiwhatu (Te Rito)

Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki, Rongowhakaata

Wānanga

Te Rito

Description Hectorina became a Pouako at Te Rito in 2005, enabling her to pass on the skills and knowledge of whāriki (intricate mats) and weaving, as they were handed on to her. Hectorina enjoys educating roopū in their own ancestral areas enabling iwi (tribes) to deliver programmes that require her expertise and assistance. These kaupapa (projects) include: Tanatana Marae kapa haka uniforms – Waimana 2007 and Te Wheki Marae tukutuku panels – Rapaki 2010. Hectorina insists that her mahi (work) at Te Rito is her way of giving back to Te Arawa (local tribe) and the tutors that taught her the legacy of weaving.

Description
Creations

Hectorina became a Pouako at Te Rito in 2005, enabling her to pass on the skills and knowledge of whāriki (intricate mats) and weaving, as they were handed on to her.

Hectorina enjoys educating roopū in their own ancestral areas enabling iwi (tribes) to deliver programmes that require her expertise and assistance. These kaupapa (projects) include: Tanatana Marae kapa haka uniforms – Waimana 2007 and Te Wheki Marae tukutuku panels – Rapaki 2010.

Hectorina insists that her mahi (work) at Te Rito is her way of giving back to Te Arawa (local tribe) and the tutors that taught her the legacy of weaving.

Their creations

Kete Whakairo

Kete whakairo are woven flax bags of a finer quality than the general utilitarian kete. They are normally made from prepared strips of flax and/or kiekie, some of which have been dyed. Kete whakairo may also feature geometric designs.

Kete Whakairo

Kete whakairo are woven flax bags of a finer quality than the general utilitarian kete. They are normally made from prepared strips of flax and/or kiekie, some of which have been dyed. Kete whakairo may also feature geometric designs.

Kete Puare

Kete whakairo are woven flax bags of a finer quality than the general utilitarian kete. They are normally made from prepared strips of flax and/or kiekie, some of which have been dyed. Kete whakairo may also feature geometric designs.

Pōtae Half Brim

The pōtae is a contemporary hat woven with traditional Māori weaving methods.

Pōtae Full Brim

The pōtae is a contemporary hat woven with traditional Māori weaving methods.

Kete Whakairo

Kete whakairo are woven flax bags of a finer quality than the general utilitarian kete. They are normally made from prepared strips of flax and/or kiekie, some of which have been dyed. Kete whakairo may also feature geometric designs.

Kete Whakairo

Kete whakairo are woven flax bags of a finer quality than the general utilitarian kete. They are normally made from prepared strips of flax and/or kiekie, some of which have been dyed. Kete whakairo may also feature geometric designs.

Kete Whakairo

Kete whakairo are woven flax bags of a finer quality than the general utilitarian kete. They are normally made from prepared strips of flax and/or kiekie, some of which have been dyed. Kete whakairo may also feature geometric designs.

Kete Whakairo

Kete whakairo are woven flax bags of a finer quality than the general utilitarian kete. They are normally made from prepared strips of flax and/or kiekie, some of which have been dyed. Kete whakairo may also feature geometric designs.

Kete Whakairo

Kete whakairo are woven flax bags of a finer quality than the general utilitarian kete. They are normally made from prepared strips of flax and/or kiekie, some of which have been dyed. Kete whakairo may also feature geometric designs.

Kete Whakapuareare

Kete Pīngao

Pīngao (or pikao) has a strong cultural, spiritual and traditional significance to Māori. It has legends associated with it and is highly prized as a weaving material.

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