In this instructional video I demonstrate how to weave a small 12-piece flax kete bag/container. I pay particular attention to the corners [3:40] and a simpl...

Kete are traditional baskets made and used by New Zealand's Māori people. [1] They are traditionally woven from the leaves of New Zealand flax called harakeke and have two handles at the top. [ 2 ] Other materials are sometimes used, including sedge grass or the leaves of the nikau palm and cabbage tree .

May 20, 2017 · Flax is an easy to grow New Zealand native with heaps of uses around the garden as well as the flowers being a food source for bellbirds during late spring and early summer. Follow basic step by step instructions and guidance to learn what you need and how to create your own woven flax basket.

Beautiful fur bags; great as gifts or a treat for yourself - great accompaniment to our Korowai. Woven Kete and Baskets. Hessian Kete. Pouches for jewellery and small treasures. Made in New Zealand since 1976.

Learn how to make a patterned bag - Kete Whakairo with NZ Flax/Harakeke/Phormium Tenax with step-by-step instructions for free. This tutorial is for weavers ...

Learn step by step how to make a Kete Whakairo (bag with pattern) - one way (there are many other ways of making these) . This is for experienced weavers only. Some samples of other Kete...

How to weave a lid on a kete Whakairo; How to make a “middle kete” or “split width” kete Whakairo; How to weave a Kete Whakairo with the Rau Kumara and Niho Taniwha Pattern (1hr long) How to turn the sides on any flat project, e.g. how to make a placemat; How to weave a Flat Base on a Kete Whakairo

Flax Kete Bags are traditional baskets crafted by the Māori people of New Zealand. Handwoven from the leaves of New Zealand flax, also known as harakeke, these bags are a testament to the artistry and skill of Māori weavers.

Weave with flax is an online store that sells flax woven products, kete, kakahu, and contemporary poi products in a different range of colours.

Flax is an easy to grow New Zealand native with heaps of uses around the garden as well as the flowers being a food source for bellbirds during late spring and early summer. Follow basic step by step instructions and guidance to learn what you need and how to …