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Home / Posts tagged “Māori language and culture”

Tag: Māori language and culture

Posted on 14 September 202014 September 2020 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

How to use the word Pai

Pai Shorts Sewing Pattern by Below the Kōwhai

You can use the word Pai in your everyday language at home, here’s how:

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Category: Community
Tags: Māori language and culture, pai shorts
Posted on 19 June 202023 June 2020 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Kauri Tree Origins

Kauri Tree

The gigantic Kauri Tree is the inspiration behind one of our most popular patterns. Learn more about its importance and Kauri tree origins here.

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Category: Community
Tags: kauri dress, Māori language and culture
Posted on 16 August 20193 September 2019 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

How to use the Word Awhi

Awhi Coat pdf sewing pattern

You can use the word Awhi in your everyday language at home, here’s how:

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Categories: Community, Tutorials
Tags: awhi coat, Māori language and culture
Posted on 17 May 20193 February 2023 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — 2 Comments

Our embroidered Pepeha wall hanging

Embroidered Wall Hanging

Over 3 years I have been working on an embroidered pepeha walling hanging, a quilt to tell the story of our ancestors and who we are as a family.

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Category: Community
Tags: Behind The Scenes, Embroidery, hand made, Māori language and culture, New Zealand, The Making Of
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