Niue (/ ˈnjuːeɪ / ⓘ, [13] / niːˈjuːeɪ /; Niuean: Niuē) is a self-governing island country in free association with New Zealand. It is situated in the South Pacific Ocean and is part of Polynesia, and predominantly inhabited by Polynesians.

Oct 19, 2023 · Discs of intricate patterns woven with colourful fibres adorn the words '683 BABY' as south Auckland-based visual artist Dahlina Taueu's dexterity for the art of lalaga, or warp and weft close weaving, strengthens her connection to her Niuean culture and language.

Weaving (close and open), knotting, plaiting, sewing to come up with products like mats, hats, belts, fans, bark costumes, necklaces, baskets and many more.

Niue is well known as one of the largest upraised coral atoll in the world situated in the middle of the South Pacific within a triangle boundary of Tonga, Samoan and Cook Islands. From New Zealand, it is located towards the north eastern side of the International Date Line and is 11 hours behind the Greenwich Mean Time.

Many women in Niue are highly skilled at weaving. Some of the most popular items that are woven include hats (pulou), fans (ili ili), baskets (kato) and mats (potu). Some of the traditional...

ABSTRACT: The Pacific Cultures collection of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (Te Papa) holds around 300 objects from the island of Niue, including textiles, costumes and accessories, weapons, canoes and items of fishing equipment.

🌏 Niue map, satellite view. Share any place, address search, ruler for distance measuring, find your location, building routes along streets, roads and highways on live satellite photo map. Regions and city list of Niue with capital and administrative centers are marked.

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Feb 4, 2025 · The textiles (tekesitaila) in Niue reflect changes through history, especially brought about by contact with Samoan culture through the missionization of the island. Pandanus mats with wool fringing are an example of this contact between cultures. Designs using natural dyes often depict nature and animals, as well as geometric patterns.

Mar 19, 2025 · Double-layer protection: This pot mat adopts a double-layer design of non-slip silicone and anti-scalding cotton, which can withstand high temperatures up to 260℃, effectively protecting the desktop and preventing burns.