Ko te mātauranga kāre i tuku, ehara i te mātauranga
Knowledge that isn’t shared isn’t knowledge
Step-by-step instructions for choosing and gathering flax/harakeke according to Māori protocol and how to prepare strips for weaving.
Using synthetic dyes and how to dye flax strips — in addition to celebrating the natural colourings of flax leaves.
Instructions for weaving projects
Instructions for simple projects, e.g. a flower, wristbands, stars, angels and more. Instructions for more advanced weaving projects e.g. a flax fantail and more.
Posts on flax weaving including flax gatherings, flax weaving techniques and projects and information on my flax weaving books.
Illustrated information about the five books I have written on flax weaving and how to buy the books.
A review of nearly all available books on flax weaving. Out-of-print books are available through libraries.
A short history of flax including how Maori have utilised this natural resource for a variety of functional uses.
Links to flax weaving for sale online, tutors and courses, online instructions and courses and museum collections.
Phone and email.