Handmade flax (Harakeke / Phorimium Tenax) kete / basket woven using traditional Maori weaving techniques and perfect for taking to the beach, carrying shopping or just as an every day handbag or "man bag." The flax which is a hardy natural fibre of New Zealand can be been heat treated to aid export for international customers.
Flax is indigenous to New Zealand and belongs to the Lily family. It has strong fibrous qualities and hence was widely used by Maori for clothing, mats, baskets and fishing. In the 1800's a small rope making industry was established creating flax fibre rope.
Woven flax basket
Plaited flax handles
Whiri (plaited) base
Size: 40cm x 20cm
* This kete is available in various colour combinations including base colours: Black, Magenta, Blue, Golden Yellow, Yellow, Red, Turqoise, Bright Yellow and mixed colours:
Maroon, Mid Brown, Mint Green, Purple, Bright Green
* Please allow 3 to 7 days for custom made orders
Created by Mere, Mangamahu
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Favourite New Zealand destination? Motatapu Bay in the Marlborough Sounds - my weaving friend lives there and when I visit I am lucky enough to stay in her self-contained studio right on the beach Favourite international destination? Sydney - it's beautiful and my grandchildren live there Three things you can't live without? Flax, camera and my family Biggest creative influence on your work? Rangi-Marie Hetet - a wonderful weaver who lived to be 101 Best health tip? Cinnamon and honey and Aeonite for colds/flu - natural homeopathic remedy
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