Colour: Grey or Powder rose pink
Alder cones have been used for dyeing and to conserve paper since the 8th century in Japan called Yashabushi dye
Materials: Handcarved Bronze
Size: W735 x H940 mm (frame size)
This technique takes some time and patience so it is recommended to start with a manageable project
Ngāparetaihinu | Tipuānuku, 2023 book Colour: Grey or Powder roseMori Contemporary Art by Kiriana O'Connell Harakeke raranga, Art object by Kiriana OConnell (Ngti Tkorehe, Pkeh.) She has studied raranga (flax weaving) for the past 18 years. All harakeke is harvested locally on the North Shore of Auckland, prepared, boiled and dyed by hand. Size: approx. W330 x H190mm Materials: kupenga, harakeke, & Gourd (Ng Puhi), commercial dye Handcrafted by Kiriana O'Connell, Tmaki Makaurau