Re:Maori Weaving (was Phormiums)
theryans@xtra.co.nz writes:
>Any modern
>youngster who has learned Maori crafts could probably quickly weave a
>simple kete (basket) out of green leaves, but the real craftswomen can
>extract the fibres and use them to produce fine textiles.
In the Philippines, a very fine cloth is made in Aklan province using
pineapple fiber that results in a very sheer, but strong cloth for Barong
Tagalog (the national dress for men). These shirts are also finely
embroidered as well. Pineapple fiber cloth is surprisingly (well to me)
soft, and the cloth is see-through (usually a white t-shirt is worn under
it).
> The summit of
>their craft would be the weaving of ceremonial feather cloaks (on a flax
>base), which are worn by important people on grand occasions and
>presented to distinguished visitors (male or female)like heads of state.
>Queen Elizabeth has a magnificent one she wears on ceremonial occasions
>when she visits here.
This reminds me of the red and yellow feathered cloaks royalty in Hawaii
used to wear.
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