TAKU PUKA TUKUTUKU was created by Mihikeita Ngata, following rangahau into our whānau and wharenui, which is adorned with the most beautiful and intricate tukutuku. The one-week stay inspired rangahau into the basics of tukutuku and the different designs depicted, including the kōrero behind them and the hands and minds that created them.
Created in a black and white style to appeal to the developing eye of pēpi, all the way through to pakeke interested in learning, the intent is for the strong contrast and minimalist presentation to imbue long-lasting memory and recognition of the contents within - the terms used come from the East Coast
In learning about this kaupapa, Mihikeita also learnt that many of the traditional harakeke species surrounding her wharenui in Waiomatatini have since been lost. It is with hope that these kind of resources inspire the revitalisation of these indigenous species.
