Bronwynn Billens has had a passion for Raranga (weaving) all her life. She has wonderful memories of being with her Great Grandmother in her big kitchen, overflowing with bundles of gorgeous, green, aromatic harakeke.
Bronwynn Billens |
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Bronwynn Billens has had a passion for Raranga (weaving) all her life. She has wonderful memories of being with her Great Grandmother in her big kitchen, overflowing with bundles of gorgeous, green, aromatic harakeke. |
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| Kete Whakairo |
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| Kete Harakeke and Paua Shell |
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| Kete Harakeke and Paua Shell (bottom detail) |
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| Kete collection Materials: Large Kete at rear - Kuta; Gold Kete at far right - Pingao; others - Harakeke. |
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| Kete Harakeke and Paua Shell |
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Gathering Pingao "Over the last three years I have been lucky
enough to part of an awesome group of weavers, Te Awhi Rito Hou ki
Onetahua Marae. We have gathered much knowledge, not only in the weaving
of harakeke, but also in the growing, harvesting and preparation of
harakeke and many other natural fibers used by my tupuna (ancestors). Na |
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| Kete Harakeke |
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| Kete Harakeke |
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| Kete Harakeke |
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| Kete Harakeke |
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| Kete Harakeke |
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| Puti Puti Harakeke Flowers |
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Tarere Bronwynn Billens has been with Te Awhi Rito since 2002. She has been involved in many group projects, including: Hei Whakatipuranga - Commission piece for Awaroa Lodge in New Zealand's Abel Tasman National Park Kotahitanga - Entry for WOW World of WearableArt Awards Kuta Whariki for Bruce Bay Marae opening. Two exhibitions at Fine in Wellington. Fibre Spectrum exhibition in Nelson.
Contact Details: McCallum Road, Takaka |
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