Weaving plants - biology, distribution, and propagation

Description

Harakeke (New Zealand flax) is the most widely used native plant in both traditional and contemporary weaving, but several other species are also used for their distinctive qualities.

 

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Owner: Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research

Contact: Sue Scheele, MWLR

 

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Weaving plants – biology, distribution, and propagation

 

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Spatial extent New Zealand
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Methodology

The following information on the biology, ecology, distribution, threats to and propagation of weaving plants is aimed particularly at those learning raranga (plaiting) and whatu (weaving). We hope that a deeper understanding of the plants’ biology and information on how to grow them will assist weavers and communities in their efforts to conserve these important resources.

 

Fitness for purpose / limitations

This table indicates whether the dataset is suitable for different types of questions at different scales.

Note: Users should carefully consider their purpose as this dataset may not be suitable.

Operational Absolute Relative Screening/scoping
Block/farm Inform conservation/planting of indigenous fibre plants for traditional or new uses Factsheets on indigenous fibre plants of traditional/potential value Helps inform on indigenous fibre plants of traditional/potential value Info assists hapū in scoping conservation/planting options for indigenous fibre plants
Multi-farms(5+) Inform conservation/planting of indigenous fibre plants for traditional or new uses Factsheets on indigenous fibre plants of traditional/potential value Helps inform on indigenous fibre plants of traditional/potential value Info assists hapū in scoping conservation/planting options for indigenous fibre plants
Catchment Help inform conservation/planting of indigenous fibre plants for traditional or new uses Factsheets on indigenous fibre plants of traditional/potential value Helps inform on indigenous fibre plants of traditional/potential value Info assists hapū in scoping conservation/planting options for indigenous fibre plants
National/regional Help inform conservation/planting of indigenous fibre plants for traditional or new uses Factsheets on indigenous fibre plants of traditional/potential value Better understanding of traditional/potential values of indigenous fibre plants Scope priority areas for protection or planting of valued indigenous fibre plants
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