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Kaokao

3/17/2015

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Kaokao, 2013


The tukutuku blanket panels were inspired by images of kuia wrapped in woollen blankets on the Marae, and embody physical warmth with spiritual warmth with familiar pattern and memory.

The kaokao pattern (human ribs or armpits) is associated with the warrior, who fights to protect the whanau.  Today we face different dangers, and this blanket acknowledges the many battles our kuia and our wahine have fought, and will fight, to protect the family and community.


This panel has been gifted to the Heretaunga Womens Centre which will be re-opened on the 27th March 2015, where I hope it will to continue to warm those who seek the support of the centre.

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