Loomsource - Ethos

Peara's blog 2015: Updated version of our tukutuku patterns

Manual de tejido por María Mastandrea

Waharua kōpito

Tāniko is a uniquely Maori variation of whatu (twining) and was used to weave the colourful, intricate borders of Cloaks.  In Cloak making, Tāniko was used only for borders since the weave is too stiff to suit entire garments.  Tāniko is also used to make Pari (bodices), tipare (he

maori taniko design

Palauan tatoo designs, Joest, 1887. [via http://instagram.com/tattoohistorian