Carol O'Donnell working on her korowai at Te Kokiri in Levin.

Multimedia waka, stoneware and weaving. From left: Ghost waka, natural coloured stoneware clay, with woven stern plate, and sail of palm netting; waka with woven deck, and flax-paper sail; red waka of iron-slipped stoneware with woven sail. Waka displayed at showroom of Te Kokiri Development Consultancy, Main Road South, Levin. All sold.

Art in the Park was held on the 14th of February 2010 in the beautiful grounds next to Thompson House. Organised by the Horowhenua Art Society, the annual event showcased the work of local artists, along with one or two from out of the district.

In another area of Thompson House the Spinners and Weavers group set up a display along with demonstrations of spinning.

Two ladies demonstrating spinning.

A collection of 23 items made by Mrs Mete to show the Maori use of flax. One or two items are made of other materials such as cabbage tree. The small kit in which her mother, Mrs Leonard, carried her pipes and tobacco is of historical interest.

White hat (potae) with brim, woven from leaves of cabbage tree.

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A collection of 23 items made by Mrs Mete to show the Maori use of flax. One or two items are made of other materials such as cabbage tree. The small kit in which her mother, Mrs Leonard, carried her pipes and tobacco is of historical interest.

Hat (potae)with small brim made from toe toe. This hat has a black ribbon tied around the crown.

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Foxton Historical Society”