Te Irikura Maori Weaving
An introduction to the art of Māori weaving. Viewers learn harvesting and preparation techniques required for basic weaving projects.
In conjunction with Te Puia, the NZ Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, Te Irikura presents 26 half‐hour episodes where viewers learn about weaving, painting and carving taonga Māori. The programme also aims to encourage viewers to appreciate the artistic value and workmanship of taonga, and be inspired by renowned Māori artists and craftspeople to create their own work.
Primary Title
- Te Irikura
Episode Title
- Maori Weaving
Date Broadcast
- Saturday 26 January 2013
Original Broadcast Date
- Sunday 12 August 2012
Start Time
- 18 : 30
Finish Time
- 19 : 00
Duration
- 30:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 2
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- In conjunction with Te Puia, the NZ Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, Te Irikura presents 26 half‐hour episodes where viewers learn about weaving, painting and carving taonga Māori. The programme also aims to encourage viewers to appreciate the artistic value and workmanship of taonga, and be inspired by renowned Māori artists and craftspeople to create their own work.
Episode Description
- An introduction to the art of Māori weaving. Viewers learn harvesting and preparation techniques required for basic weaving projects.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- Maori
Captioning Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Arts, Maori
- Decorative arts, Maori
- Mahi toi
Genres
- Arts/crafts
- Documentary
Contributors
- Wena Harawira (Narrator)
- Kirsty Babington (Director)
- Lara Northcroft (Producer)
- Velvet Stone Media (Production Unit)
- Te Māngai Pāho (Funder)
Subjects
- Arts, Maori
- Decorative arts, Maori
- Mahi toi