Whatu Kākahu: Māori Cloaks by Awhina Tamarapa (editor)

This sumptuous book opens Te Papa’s storeroom doors to reveal its magnificent collection of kakahu (cloaks), and the art and traditions of weaving.

With contributions from five expert authors, the book shows how weaving is steeped in the fundamental spiritual values of Māori. The first Māori settlers adapted their established weaving traditions to incorporate materials they encountered in their new home. Alongside practical items, they wove exceptional cloaks that bestowed great mana on wearer and weaver.

The book focuses on forty precious and seldom-seen cloaks from Te Papa, and is packed with all-new photographs, diagrams, and insights from master weavers.

CONTRIBUTORS

• Margery Blackman QSM
• Dr Patricia Wallace is
• Dr Maureen Lander
• Kahutoi Te Kanawa
• Kataraina Hetet

Whatu Kākahu: Māori Cloaks
by Awhina Tamarapa (editor)
Published by Te Papa Press
ISBN 9781877385568