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by Sidney M. Mead

"Taniko weaving is one of the traditional and unique Maori crafts. Made by weaving and dying the fibres of native flax, elaborate and beautiful patterns are made which are then used to adorn clothing... This book covers the history and developments of taniko up to the present, a discussion of classification of patterns and the evolution of the weaving method and then provides step by step instructions, showing all the techniques required to master the art"--Back cover.