This stunning book presents a photographic survey that traverses the concepts and values of traditional M?ori weaving and innovative, contemporary weaving practice. The evocative photos and text reveal the spiritual significance of weaving within M?ori culture. A number of the works in the book are featured in the international touring exhibition of M?ori weaving. ""Toi M?ori: The Eternal Thread.""

About the Author
Miriama Evans (Ngati Mutunga, Ngai Tahu) is one of the Spiral Collective that first published Keri Hulme's The Bone People in 1983. She was a co-editor of The Penguin Book of Contemporary New Zealand Poetry, Nga Kupu Titohu o Aotearoa in 1989. Ranui Ngarimu (Ngati Mutunga, Ngai Tahu) is a weaver using traditional Maori technology. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. She is the current Chairperson of Te Roopu Raranga Whatu o Aotearoa, the National Maori Weavers Collective of New Zealand.

Awards
Short-listed for Montana New Zealand Book Awards: Lifestyle and Contemporary Culture Category 2006.



Book Information
ISBN 9781869691615
Author Miriama Evans
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Huia Publishers
Publisher Huia Publishers
Weight(grams) 760g