An introduction to weaving a small kākahu using modern materials like macrame cords, wool and cotton threads integrated with harakeke decorations such as piupiu tags.

Participants will learn the basics of how to start a kākahu, design the mawhitiwhiti pattern, whatu skills as well as learning how to make piupiu tags from harakeke leaves.

Given the time frame, a small pihepihe (shown above) is the end goal for this project.

Weaving a kākahu takes time, participants should be committed to the workshops:

Workshop time: (15 hours in total)

17.00 - 20.30pm Friday, 6 November

17.00 - 20.30pm Sunday, 8 November

17.00 - 20.30pm Tuesday, 10 November

17.00 - 20.30pm Wednesday, 11 November

17.00 - 20.30pm Thursday, 12 November

(half hour break for dinner, bring your own or a shared dinner during this workshop)

No basket weaving experience or skills is required for kākahu making as it is a different skill-set of weaving.