Dame Rangimarie Hetet was the most renowned Maori weaver of last century. Her radical approach to teaching weaving in the 1950s helped revitalise an art form in serious decline. more>
Diggeress Te Kanawa, daughter of Rangimarie Hetet, was an influential Maori weaver and an inspirational teacher. She was a leader in the revival of Maori weaving that began in the 1950s. more>
For Erenora Puketapu-Hetet, weaving was a living, changing art. She was as committed to innovation as she was to custom, and was passionate about passing on her knowledge. more>
Te Aue Takotoroa Davis was a renowned weaver, historian, and advocate for Maori arts and culture. For her, innovation meant rediscovering the past as much as experimenting with the new. more>