Kete woven by Coromandel weaver Bernadette Ross

330mm L x 205mm H (not incl handles) x 75mm D

Growing up on the farm instilled in Bernadette Ross a profound respect for the land, the bush, rivers, and the sea. She enrolled at Te Wananga o Aotearoa in Tauranga Moana. What ensued was a transformative four-year journey delving into the Art of Raranga (Flax Weaving). The influence of Tutor Whaea Bibbins Tangitu on her work is unmistakable. Bibbins, a master of Porohita and Kete, played a pivotal role in shaping her skills. Pursuing her Maunga Kura Toi -Bachelor of Māori Art, she found guidance from another adept weaver, Rawhinnia Gray, who resides in Tauranga.