Wanda now teaches flax weaving herself and has an array of flax designs to make authentic island souvenirs.
How to make a simple flax mat.
Making a flax flower is simple and easy anybody can do it she smiles.
For instance the cultivar māeneene was used by the ngāi tūhoe people of urewera to weave fine patterned mats.
Various types cultivars of flax were seen as having specific uses by different iwi tribes.
Raranga for beginners series 1 video 4 how to make a small whariki in this video you will learn how to make a whariki with a whiri finish and i will take.