Kowhaiwhai patterns, carvings (whakairo), weaving (flax, cloaks) and tā moko are associated with Māori art. Explore traditional and contemporary taonga, designs, patterns, and famous Māori artists and their cultural practices.

(National library)

This resource was published in 1985 but is still very useful in showing students the origins in nature of common tukutuku patterns. It can also support students to build their knowledge of traditional Māori art forms. The creator of this poster Phillip Paea has very graciously granted permission for this resource to be published on the Arts Online Teacher Resource Exchange for the benefit of kaiako and ākonga.