Description
Hand finished Sterling silver ‘stylised’ Flax KETE’ earrings. Stylised weave with ‘Muka’ tassels (rigid in form)
Organic & sculptural. Oxidised to enhance the texture & detailing. Flat profile.
For those whom love statement earrings!
Kete piece measures 4.5cm length (tassels included) x 2cm width approx
Total length 8cm approx.
(Please choose carefully as we do not refund change of mind or exchange earrings )
Flax kete (baskets) had many uses and are still a popular alternative to a tote bag. Strips of leaves are woven by a technique known as ‘raranga’ to form the kete. This technique is also used to produce other articles such as floor mats and belts. Although New Zealand flax is the most common material because of its durability, the leaves of other plants such as kiekie and pīngao are also used. Patterns that symbolise elements of nature are often woven into kete and other items. These patterns are carefully protected within many iwi (tribes), and handed down the generations.
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