Weaving Tukutuku
This article explains how tukutuku panels are made and the symbolism of some of the patterns, including the patterns that feature on our $5 and $10 banknotes.
About this resource
Series: Junior Journal 55 Level 2 2017
Colour wheel level: Gold
Reading year level: 2
Category: Non-fiction
Topics: Māori meeting house, Māori traditional culture, storytelling, symbolism, tukutuku, tukutuku panels, weavers, weaving, wharenui
Weaving Tukutuku
Words by Kelly Joseph
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Junior Journal 55 Level 2 2017
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