item details
Name'Tūī cloak' woven garment
ProductionKohai Grace; weaver; 2004; Wellington
Classificationkākahu, costume
Materialscopper, harakeke, feather, synthetic dye, thread
Techniqueshand weaving
DimensionsApproximate: 20mm (width), 600mm (height), 950mm (length)
Registration NumberME023873
Credit linePurchased 2008
Overview
The white feathers attached to the garment originate from the breast of a kererū (pigeon).