Ihi (Paper cut)

Ihi (Paper cut)Inspired by some beautiful krero by Dr Ngahuia Murphy on the @nukuwomen podcast, this piece is an exploration of that elemental essence. Ihi. The energy that tingles in your spine, that reverberates, rhythms and ripples through our being. Intangible and electric. A pattern as a reflection of my processing of whakaaro. These pieces are cut from 300gsm A3 sized archival quality watercolour paper. There are two options which include either a. Paper +

The card which accompanies the wrap reads:

Our Mānuka design is a seamless repeat that has been inspired by our native Mānuka flower that are interwoven with Kōwhaiwhai

In these threads

This design draws inspiration from the whakataukī:

learning how best to ride rather than resist these currents

The adhesive on the film doesn't like getting hot so this is avoided by using an led bulb

is a kumara plant- fresh from the whenua

and born forth into Te Ao Mārama

E kūkū te kererū              The kererū coos

If you purchase without the hanger

teina collaboration

Designed inhouse and made in Ōtautahi