{"product_id":"whakapono-3","title":"Whakapono","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhakapono \/ Faith\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven harakeke wall sculpture using the takitahi pattern (one over, one under)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eApproximately 500mm L x 230mm Widest \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAfter arriving in New Zealand from Switzerland and being introduced to Maori culture and art Maria McLean was fascinated by flax weaving. She learnt the basic weaving technique from her teacher Richard Kereopa. She then studied for two years under Melata Bennett at Te Wananga o Aotearoa Rotorua. Her skills further developed while studying at Te Puia, the National Weaving School - Te Rito.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTo ensure the longevity of the weaving, display away from direct sunlight and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMNM-052\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maria McLean","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48977243209947,"sku":"MNM-052","price":110.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0179\/1131\/files\/AAF3CC01-40B9-4EBA-BB24-D2E58638E8D3_1_105_c.jpg?v=1784161723","url":"https:\/\/kina.co.nz\/products\/whakapono-3","provider":"Kina NZ Design + Artspace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}