Marama Ngatai married Aidan Brennan in 1888.
They made a home in Rawene with their 5 children:
Henare b. 1889
Raniera b. 1890
Wiremu b. 1892
Rangi b. 1894
Mere b. 1895.
Marama was a gifted artist.
She worked with harakeke (flax),
growing, harvesting and preparing the harakeke
before weaving it into kete (baskets), hinaki (eel pots),
takapau (floor mat) and piupiu.
Her work was renown throughout the north of Aotearoa.
They made a home in Rawene with their 5 children:
Henare b. 1889
Raniera b. 1890
Wiremu b. 1892
Rangi b. 1894
Mere b. 1895.
Marama was a gifted artist.
She worked with harakeke (flax),
growing, harvesting and preparing the harakeke
before weaving it into kete (baskets), hinaki (eel pots),
takapau (floor mat) and piupiu.
Her work was renown throughout the north of Aotearoa.
 | The upper torso reflects the template to a small degree - the shape of the shoulders and widening waist. I added a full skirt shape falling from the waist. I incorporated feet into the skirt. Long narrow arms are buttoned to the sloping shoulders. |
For reflection ...
Marama worked with harakeke.
How important is it to preserve the traditional art and crafts of Aotearoa?
How do these activities shape and define our identity?
Marama worked with harakeke.
How important is it to preserve the traditional art and crafts of Aotearoa?
How do these activities shape and define our identity?
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