{"product_id":"how-to-make-a-piupiu-leilani-rickard","title":"How to make a piupiu by Leilani Rickard","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis highly illustrated book gives a step-by-step guide on how to make your own piupiu, the traditional Māori flax skirt. Experienced Rotorua weaver Leilani Rickard covers everything you need to know - from customary uses of harakeke or flax, to the simple tools you will need to finish the garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eColour photographs record every phase of the weaving process; from selecting the right harakeke frond to cutting and preparing it; to dyeing the harakeke through to binding and strengthening the waistband; pattern making; storage of the finished garment and more. The craft advice is accompanied by a gallery of weaving creations in both traditional and modern styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA piupiu is a skirt-like woven garment made of harakeke strands that hang from a whatu belt. The way the piupiu sways is mesmerizing and is primarily use for ceremonial adornment and kapa haka performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiupiu is a taonga that can be passed down through generation to generation and can be worn or hung as a wall art display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Natura Aura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51853898547502,"sku":"How to make a piupiu by Leilani Rickard","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/6621\/4206\/files\/unnamed_a2929b40-cb5a-4ff2-bafe-15e437d79f78.jpg?v=1773701798","url":"https:\/\/konei.nz\/products\/how-to-make-a-piupiu-leilani-rickard","provider":"Konei.nz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}