Kuputaka - Glossary

Aho paatahi Single line of twining that horizontally crosses warp threads

Āhurutanga A warm and safe space

Harakeke Phormium tenax, plant used in raranga

Hukahuka Tassel

Kaitiakitanga Guardianship of ancestral knowledge

Kahu muka Clothing made of muka

Kete Woven container

Kete muka Kete whose body is made from muka

Kōhā A reciprocal gift

Kotahitanga Unity

Pāheke Decorative running thread worked in wefts of woven fabric

Raranga Weaving

Rau Single blade of harakeke

Rui Sorting harakeke whenu into uniform lengths

Take Hard, butt-end of harakeke rau

Tarapouahi Shawl

Te rito The central shoot of the harakeke plant, the youngest leaf

Whatu Finger-weaving

Whenu Lengthwise threads of woven garment, warp