Tōtōpū Local Artists Tohe means 'to persist' and

Tohe means 'to persist' and it was through the work of creating the muka kiwai (handles) that the artist felt that persistence paid off

Hāura simply means 'basic brown' - a simple but effective piece

with its shades of Papatūānuku (Mother Earth)

Mārie refers to a state of 'peace' or 'tranquility' - much like the Taylor River which moves at a peaceful pace

Tōtōpū Local Artists Tohe means 'to persist' andThis framed tauira is created using harakeke (flax) harvested from Omaka in Blenheim. The harakeke has been boiled to preserve it and was saved from the off cuts of a kete. Ttp refers to the robust or sturdy nature of this fibre. Although each whenu is so small, when woven together it is so strong. Frame size: Height: 38 cm Width: 30 cm