Friday, 1 September 2023

Tukutuku Pattern Ideas


Pātiki 

Flounder (fish)



Poutama

The stepped pattern symbolises levels of attainment and advancement and the growth of man, striving ever upwards and for betterment.




Kaokao

This pattern represents a side profile of a person's body. This pattern is about protection.



Niho Taniwha

The teeth-like triangular shapes of niho taniwha are 'dragon's' teeth



Roimata

Roimata meaning tear (of crying), grief and renewed life. Roimata toroa describes the tukutuku pattern formed with stitches that fall vertically, tears of the albatross.







Sunday, 20 August 2023

Aboriginal Dreamtime Stories - How The Turtle Got It's Shell

 

https://youtu.be/EOQZ2Gg1P4M

Aboriginal Dreamtime Stories - How the Birds Got Their Colours

 


https://youtu.be/pu-HG9yuU4Q

Aboriginal Dreamtime Stories - How the Kangaroos got their tails

 

https://youtu.be/JS2sZrI0KzQ


Aboriginal Dreamtime Stories - The Rainbow Serpent

https://youtu.be/T8RA7-yktM0


 

Aboriginal Dreamtime Stories - Tiddalick - The Frog Who Caused a Flood

 

https://youtu.be/CAUNMOClMRE


Aboriginal Dreamtime Stories - Enora and the Black Crane

 

https://youtu.be/PUEGpWTvrtE


Aboriginal Dreamtime Stories - Why the Koala has a Stumpy Tail

https://youtu.be/fqmuAZL3h-o