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Maori Rafter & Taniko Designs

by W. J. Phillipps

Patterns across Māori carving, weaving and meeting-house design

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Patterns across Māori carving, weaving and meeting-house design

W. J. Phillipps’s guide examines whakairo tuhituhi through the patterns used in meeting-house rafters, tāniko weaving and tukutuku. It begins with the koru, then moves from analysis of drawings to illustrated examples, including meeting-house designs. The fourth edition presents the work in a redesigned, full-colour format, making its pattern studies available in a visual reference structure. First published in 1943, the book brings together design analysis and examples of Māori art and textile techniques.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Students studying Māori design, carving or textile techniques.
  • Weavers and artists interested in tāniko and tukutuku patterns.
  • Readers seeking an illustrated reference on meeting-house design.

Themes

Māori visual designTāniko weaving and tukutukuMeeting-house rafters and patternsKoru and pattern analysis

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Book overview

Long out of print, this classic guide to the design of meeting-house rafters, taniko weaving and tukutuku returns in an all-new colour printing. Maori Rafter & Taniko Designs is an essential source of information about the development and features of whakairo tuhituhi. This complete redesign of W.J. Phillipps' classic work, first published in 1943, introduces key patterns in an accessible manner with rich illustrations. Beginning with the koru, the book develops from analysis of drawings to real examples, including important meeting house designs. The beautifully rendered patterns gain new life in a generous layout that will be of value to students and experts alike.

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