Ko Pīngao, ko Toheroa, koutou ko Raumoa – Poi Series

Pip Devonshire started weaving in the mid-80s, initially learning kete whiri at weaving wānanga held at Paranui marae. Her weaving is influenced by her tupuna  Nanny Rangimahora Reihana Mete and  Kui Ranginui Parewahawaha Leonard. In 1994, Pip received an opportunity to produce Tukutuku and Kōwhaiwhai panels for Ngāti Manomano at Taumata o te Rā marae in Rangitīkei and enrolled as a Design and Art student at Te Wānanga o Raukawa, learning Tāniko, Whatu, and different raranga techniques. She has since established a firm grounding as a kairaranga (weaver). Pip has contributed artworks to many local community organisations, taught Raranga and Whatu for 20 years at Te Wānanga o Raukawa, and curated several exhibitions within Aotearoa.