Ngā kākahu Māori o mua
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Ngā kākahu Māori o mua – Hirini Moko Mead
Starting with identifying the range of garments present during the Classical Period of Māori traditional clothing (1769–1800), their function and the ways they were made, this book then explores how clothing of Māori has changed in style, function and construction. Hirini Moko Mead makes a detailed analysis of the materials used, construction techniques, patterns, garments produced and the ways they have changed over time. The text is accompanied by photographs and illustrations of feather cloaks, dogskin cloaks, piupiu, rain capes and many other garments as well as details of the decoration and methods of making.
Format: This book is a paperback.
Language: This book is written in English.
Published: February 2026.
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About the Author:
Hirini Moko Mead (Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Manawa and Tūhourangi) is a prominent Māori writer and commentator. Author of over 70 books, papers and articles, he was Foundation Professor of Māori studies at Victoria University of Wellington and was closely involved in establishing Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiārangi in Whakatane.
A scholar of rare expertise of Māori language, culture and history. Hirini was made a distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2007 for his service to Māori and to Education. This was upgraded to a knighthood in 2009.
All books available at Poi Princess by Hirini include:
Te toi whakairo: The art of Māori carving
Te whatu tāniko – Tāniko weaving: Technique and tradition
Tikanga Māori: Living by Māori values (Revised edition)
Tāwhaki: The deeds of a demigod also available in te reo Māori Kō Tāwhaki-nui-a-hema: Āna mahi whakahirahira
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