Inspired by eight to twelve tracing strokes, mixed as if Kōwhaiwhai, only to arrive at the point of realising I could also weave these whenu of the ngāhere, Papa is cloaked.
He Whenu Nō Te Kahu o Papa was the 6th artwork from a body of works created for He Rā Mokopuna, exhibited at Toi Mahara June to Oct 2025. This piece acknowledges the cloak of Papa, mokopuna and their birthright; play, learn, and joy.
Care Instructions: Muka Harakeke has whakapapa memory therefore can be sprayed with clean water and reshaped. Please be sure to install away from direct sunlight to avoid fading of natural/traditional dyes.
Harakeke paper made from upcycled offcuts by Ratahi Tamatea – Harakeke Ora (Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongomaiwahine)
Freight: Arranged by email
Brand
Pip Devonshire
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.
He Whenu Nō Te Kahu o Papa
$2,500.00
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Title: He Whenu Nō Te Kahu o Papa
Artist: Pip Devonshire
Iwi: Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Te Au, Ngāti Manomano
Description: Contemporary Muka Harakeke Installation
Inspired by eight to twelve tracing strokes, mixed as if Kōwhaiwhai, only to arrive at the point of realising I could also weave these whenu of the ngāhere, Papa is cloaked.
He Whenu Nō Te Kahu o Papa was the 6th artwork from a body of works created for He Rā Mokopuna, exhibited at Toi Mahara June to Oct 2025. This piece acknowledges the cloak of Papa, mokopuna and their birthright; play, learn, and joy.
Care Instructions: Muka Harakeke has whakapapa memory therefore can be sprayed with clean water and reshaped. Please be sure to install away from direct sunlight to avoid fading of natural/traditional dyes.
Materials: Muka Harakeke, Tānekaha, Paru, Makomako, Raurēkau
Harakeke paper made from upcycled offcuts by Ratahi Tamatea – Harakeke Ora (Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongomaiwahine)
Freight: Arranged by email
Brand
Pip Devonshire
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