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Weaving Tukutuku

Weaving tukutuku cover image.
Junior journal 55 cover image.

by Kelly Joseph

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.

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Series: Junior Journal 55, Level 2, 2017

Learning area: English, The Arts, Social Sciences

Colour wheel level: Gold

Curriculum level: 2

Reading year level: 2

Category: Non-fiction

Related titles: Listed in TSM

Topics: Māori meeting house, Māori traditional culture, storytelling, symbolism, tukutuku, tukutuku panels, weavers, weaving, wharenui

In: Junior Journal 55, Level 2, 2017

Publication date: September 2017

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