Tiketike Local Artists hence the name Te Kete

hence the name Te Kete i Roto i te Kete - it represents the layers of knowledge

This framed tauira is created using harakeke (flax) harvested from Omaka in Blenheim

on the shores of Lake Rotorua

Poro means to be cut off or be trimmed

Tiketike Local Artists hence the name Te KeteThis piece is created using harakeke (flax) harvested from Koutu on the shores of Lake Rotorua. The harakeke has been boiled and dyed (red) to preserve it. The concept of tiketike is rich with meaning, often associated with height, prestige, elevation, and sacredness. It can be both literal and metaphorical, and is used in various contexts from the physical world to the realms of status, spirituality, and excellence. Toi size (approximate): Height: