Inhabitat

David Hakaraia’s Laser-Cut LED Lamps Are Inspired by Traditional Maori Patterns

These laser-cut LED lamps designed by New Zealander David Hakaraia look pretty standard when the light is turned off, but when light hits the lampshade it reveals intricately etched patterns that tell ...
Scoop

An Important Guide To Patterns For Traditional Māori Designs Comes Back Into Print After Many Years

In the more than 80 years since Māori Rafter & Tāniko Designs first saw the light of day, the book’s clear text and sumptuous colour patterns have served legions of readers and craftspeople. Now ...
BBC

The rise of the Maori tribal tattoo

Moko - the art of tattoo - has always been part of the Maori world in New Zealand. It is about beauty, and belonging. And it is much more than skin deep. When the first European explorers came into ...
The New Zealand Herald

Local Focus: 3D printing traditional Maori designs

Joe Te Wharau uses 3D technology to create Māori art. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Joe Te Wharau has always loved art, and now he's blending the old with the new, using cutting edge digital ...