I love making Waikawa. Every step a new form emerges.
Weaving the base, making the corners, bringing up the sides, fixing the top and then my favorite plaiting the ends and making handles.
On the farm Pa Harakeke are beside drains and ponds and as an understory under larger deciduous trees for; animal habitat, bird food, self help rongoa for my animals and are all good weaving varieties.
My Pa Harakeke has been neglected for so long so as I 'clean them up' Waikawa making begins. These quick functional baskets are great for washing baskets, onions and potatoes, harvesting fruit.....and giving away to friends.
