Whiritahi Handwoven Neck Pieces

These stunning neck pieces are handmade by contemporary textile artists Alice Spittle (Ngaai Tahu/Waitaha/Ngaati Mamoe) and Aroha Williams (Ngaati Porou/Ngaa Rauru)

They have been expertly handwoven using traditional techniques with muka fibre and houhere, extracted from Aotearoa NZ harakeke/flax. The harakeke is from the infamous "Grandads place" in Horomaka.

Each whiri piece is hand dyed using natural plant dyes derived from korari, paru, inanga.

The harakeke scutch piece has commercial dye.

Each represents many many hours of work, from harvest and preparation through to the creation and finishing. 

This range will change regularly - if sold out, please click 'notify me' to get an email when they are back in stock

Parauri - long twist neck piece 50cm long (not including neck tie part)

Kerei - Long grey twists and brown tassels 40cm long (not icluding neck tie part)

Piki - Mid length brown twists with silver clasp 30cm long (not including necklace part)

Whiti - Black and cream scutch with tassels 29cm long (not including neck tie part)

Please note that each is made of natural fibres. If you live outside NZ, please doublecheck on your country's customs regulations about importing items made from natural fibres. Any fees incurred at customs are the responsibility of the recipient.

This item is a one off item, handmade in Ootautahi Christchurch