Products > NZ Inspired...
Not all of these products are made in New Zealand (they are made in the Pacific region) but all have been inspired by our dynamic culture.
Quantity pricing is available on kete bags - email for further details.
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Author: Jane Hingston
The ABC of Kiwi Food.
Kiwis love their food, especially all those goodies that are unique to NZ. Chock-full of stories about the food we regard with affection, from Anzac biscuits to whitebait, chocolate fish to the Sunday roast, this book is a quirky celebration of our national cusine. More than 20 simple recipes are included so that you can create such Kiwi classics as Afghans, Pavlova, Feijoa Jam or Ginger Crunch. The book also explores the history of many Kiwi well-known food brands such as Marmite and Weetbix, and investigates the tall tales that surround the origins of the likes of Lamingtons and Neenish Tarts.
A great piece of Kiwiana!
Softcover, 128 pages (Hodder Moa Publications)
NZ price including GST $29.99
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Author: Jim Timmings
This clear and simple handbook demystifies the unique NZ art form of bone carving for the beginner. It covers the history of bone carving in New Zealand, what tools you need, where to get the bone, the process of carving from start to finish, from pendants to earrings. A number of basic classic designs are included as starting points, but the emphasis throughout is on each aspiring carver developing his or her own style. The last part of the book deals extensively with all aspects of marketing the finished product, pricing, advertising, customer relations, the pros and cons of the various potential sales outlets.
Softcover, 62 pages
NZ price including GST $29.00
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Author: Stephen Myhre
Bone Carving describes and illustrates the materials, tools and techniques, explaining every stage from roughing out to final polishing and mounting, in a clear, strongly personalised style. The author stresses throughout the importance of good design and development of patience as parts of the skillbase - and the need for integrity. The carver, he says, should respect the old traditions and be sensitive to the cultural significance of the forms being used. Bone Carving is thus both a practical and a spiritual guide.
Softcover, 114 pages
NZ price including GST $22.50
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Inspired by the Maori kete bags, this small bag measures approx. 10cm square. Great for corporate and wedding gifts.
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Inspired by the Maori kete bags, these small bags measure approx. 9cm x 13cm. Great for corporate and wedding gifts.
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Inspired by the Maori kete bags, these small bags measure approx. 8cm x 9cm. Great for corporate and wedding gifts.
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Inspired by the Maori kete bags, this small bag measures approx. 10cm square. Great for corporate and wedding gifts. Other sizes are available by emailing Hands.
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Inspired by the Maori kete bags, this large bag measures approx. 60cm x 46cm. Email for bulk pricing.
NZ price including GST $8.99
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Inspired by the Maori kete bags, this medium size bag measures approx. 41cm x 37cm. Great for corporate packaging - Email for bulk pricing.
NZ price including GST $6.99
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Inspired by the Maori kete bags, this small size bag measures approx. 28cm x 20.5cm. Great for corporate packaging - Email for bulk pricing.
NZ price including GST $4.99
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This handbag with fastening measures 41 x 21 x 14cm approx and is proving a very popular alternative to the standard kit shape.
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Mat measures approximately 2m x 1.5m
NZ price including GST $29.99
NB: Postage on this item will be $12.50 within NZ and not worked out automatically through the shopping cart due to size. Overseas customers will be emailed shipping amount prior to sending.
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Mat measures 2metres x 1 metre approximately.
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This flax ribbon is ideal for floral, cardmaking and craft work.
5m length
NZ price including GST $11.00
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This flax ribbon is ideal for floral, cardmaking and craft work.
5m length
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Author: Mick Pendergrast
Fun with Flax shows how to make items ranging from a simple windmill, a dart and a whistle to more complex puzzles, balls, birds, fish and even a caterpillar. Each project is described one step at a time with easy to follow line drawings and instructions. All are fun and will delight children and adults with their ingenuity, their beauty and the amusement they provide. Features 50 interesting and entertaining projects.
108 pages, softcover
NZ price including GST $30.00
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Author: Leilani Rickard
This book gives simple, step-by-step instructions on how to make a piupiu, the traditional Maori flax skirt or kilt. Colour photographs and easy instructions record every stage of the craft process: selecting the right frond, cutting and preparing it, dyeing the flax, binding and strengthening the waistband, pattern-making, and storage of the finished garment. The craft advice is accompanied by a gallery of piupiu creations in both traditional and wearable-art styles.
Softcover, 96 pages
NZ price including GST $39.50
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Author: Mick Prendergrast
Techniques of raranga (plaiting), whatu kakahu (cloak weaving) and whiri (braiding) are described and boldly illustrated in this book, along with many more fibre arts, some of which are now rare. Each technique is described and illustrated with photographs and detailed drawings, and comparisons are drawn with similar work from other cultures.
Among the many fibre arts dicussed are raranga puputu (close plaiting), raranga tatahi (open plaiting), raranga whakapuareare (plaiting with openwork), raranga whakairo (plaited patterns), whiri (braiding), kete whiri, miro (twining, rolled cord), pauku (close twining) taniko (close twining in colour), ta kupenga (knotted netting), traditional poi, tukutuku (woven wall panels), whatu hinaki (fishtrap making), windmill knotting and wickerwork.
Softcover, 178 pages, Black & white illustrations
NZ price including GST $45.00
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Author: Glen Pownall
Traditional and modern methods are included in this pocket sized edition. Topics covered are basic wood carving materials, tools and techniques. The design elements discussed include human body and abstract designs.
Softcover, 60 pages
NZ price including GST $10.99
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Author: Murdoch Riley
This pocket guide book covers plaiting, weaving and tukutuku and is a very informative introduction to the art. Baskets, poi, piupiu and mats are just some of the projects covered. Easy to follow diagrams and instructions.
60 pages, softcover
NZ price including GST $10.50
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Another book from the Sevenseas Pocket Guide Collection.
This is in dictionary format and discusses such topics as Maori history, toys, games, food, nature and flax work.
Ideal for those wanting a brief introduction to NZ Maori culture.
Softcover, 60 pages
NZ price including GST $10.99
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BACK IN STOCK!!
These ever popular (slightly controversial) NZ stacking dolls are here at Hands and waiting for good homes around the world. Set of 5.
NZ price including GST $32.90
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Kiwis and the North & South Islands feature on this chocolate mould that can also be used for plaster fridge magnets, soap, marzipan, etc. Kiwi measures 7cm across as a guideline.
NZ price including GST $4.99
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This hard plastic mould measures 9cm in length and is approx 1.5cm deep. It is made for using resin but is also suitable for plaster, chocolate, soap...
NZ price including GST $12.99
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Paua pieces. Double tumbled, unsorted 100g bags. Paua is the most colourful of all the abalone species. Maori have traditionally used paua in their artwork, carvings and jewellery.
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Author: Malcolm McCrea
Richly illustrated with nearly 100 photos, this is also a practical guidebook presenting pendant designs hand-crafted from NZ paua shell, and accompanied by simple advice on how to make your own pieces. This book explores the popular appeal of this singular material and includes sections on grading different species of paua, conservation restricitions on collecting, safety issues when working with paua shell, buying and selling your finished pieces, the significance of symbols such as koru, roimata, putaputa, as well as animals like cats, dogs and lizards, whale flukes and the silver fern.
90 pages, softcover
NZ price including GST $29.99
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This pack contains 6 koru designs suitable for sticking on to various projects including photo albums, cards, furniture, etc.
NZ price including GST $9.99
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The tiles can be cut easily with scissors or craft knife. Size: 23 x 13.5cm (thickness 0.5mm). Natural paua colour.
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This set of 5 stacking dolls features different breeds of New Zealand penguins.
NZ price including GST $29.90
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Author: Roger Neich
This book is a good introduction to the origins and uses of Jade in traditional Maori culture in New Zealand.
Roger Neich is curator of Ethnology at Auckland Museum.
Softcover, 32 pages
NZ price including GST $14.99
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The Eternal Thread - Te Aho Mutunga Kore
The Art of Maori Weaving
Author: Miriama Evans & Ranui Ngarimu
Photography: Norman Heke
This beautiful book highlights both traditional and contemporary artists in Maori weaving. This is not a book of how to but inspiration and detail from the best in NZ that was featured in the exhibition "The Eternal Thread".
Each item is described and accompanied by very detailed photos.
"The Eternal Thread is illustrative of the exciting, dynamic and beautiful whatu ana raranga art forms being achieved by Maori artists in modern times."
Soft cover, 176 pages
NZ price including GST $59.99
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