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    Mahi Whatu

    A kākahu is a woven cloak, that can be worn to uplift different kaupapa/occasions in a whānau, community, organisation or school. A kākahu is a taonga or treasure, and one that can stay with a whānau for generations. Creating a Kākahu for someone is an incredibly special privilege, and one I do not take lightly.

    Featured Kākahu Projects

    • February 13, 2025 Hinerauoranga
      Hinerauoranga Finished in 2025.  Meaning ‘Woman of Many Wellbeings’  Woven with natural pōkinikini, Pheasant and Pukeko feathers, this kākahu was created as a guardian of health, protection and of the future. There are whales tail embellishments, and the tāniko is woven... Continue reading
    • January 31, 2025 Te Kāhu
      Te Kāhu Finished in 2024.  Meaning ‘The Hawk’ This kākahu was inspired by thinking of what bird resonated when I thought of my daughter Aurora. I thought of the kind of person I felt she was, strong, tough, determined. Kinda mean sometimes.... Continue reading
    • January 31, 2025 Te Whītau Heke
      Te Whītau Heke Woven in 2024.  Meaning ‘threads tying generations together’ This kākahu was inspired by the thought of blood and the strength that flows in our veins. I imagined that the wearer would be lifted with the thought of their whakapapa connection... Continue reading
    • January 31, 2025 Matāmua
      Matāmua Woven in 2020. Meaning ‘firstborn’ or ‘eldest’.  This kakahu represents the first kakahu woven outside of my school, The Hetet School of Māori Art, and also because it was woven for my firstborn daughter, Awatea. Toroa feathers to represent the... Continue reading