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Book SynopsisA celebration of the science and art of Maori weaving, focused on the largest collection of Maori cloaks in the world.
Trade Review'… a definitive work on the subject, showcases 40 distinctive kākahu from Te Papa’s large collection … Beautifully illustrated and richly informative …' – New Zealand Geographic; 'Ranging from the primitive and precious, through the unique and prestigious, to their contemporary reincarnation, Whatu Kākahu is the definitive description of Māori cloaks in Te Papa’s collections. Illustrated throughout with stunning photographs that document the subtle beauty of these cultural treasures …'– Scoop.
Table of ContentsForeword Introduction Te Mana o te Kakahu: The Prestige of Cloaks Nga Aho: Threads that Join Ko te Putaiao, te Ao o nga Tupuna: Ancestral Maori Scientific Practice Te Ao Tawhito/Te Ao Hou: Entwined Threads of Tradition and Innovation Whatu: The Enclosing Threads Nga Kakahu o Te Papa: The Cloaks of Te Papa Te Kaitiakitanga o Te Whare Pora: The Custodianship of Weaving Types of Cloaks known from Museum Collections Acknowledgements Notes Glossary Select Bibliography Contributors Image Credits Index
