Episode number 2 of Series “From spirit to spirit (A)”.
The art of weaving is an important cultural, social and economic activity among the Maori and Pacific Islander peoples. Aotearoa Moananui and Kiwa weavers are determined to continue the craft. Modern technology has allowed them to cultivate, protect and develop their art as part of their heritage.
Content notification
Our collection comprises over 40,000 moving image works, acquired and catalogued between the 1940s and early 2000s. As a result, some items may reflect outdated, offensive and possibly harmful views and opinions. ACMI is working to identify and redress such usages.
Learn more about our collection and our collection policy here. If you come across harmful content on our website that you would like to report, let us know.
How to watch
Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
306667
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Weaving
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indigenous peoples
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Maori (New Zealand people)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Maori (New Zealand people) - Ethnic identity
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Maori (New Zealand people) - Social life and customs
Crafts & Visual Arts → Weaving
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)