Maori Arts & Crafts

Whakaahua Maori - Maori Art Online is the home of original Maori artwork, prints and graphic designs to suit every occasion and budget. We specialize in combining a range of modern media including acrylic, spray paint, oils and digital design with traditional Mori motifs and techniques including kwhaiwhai (patterning), tukutuku (embroidery) and raranga (weaving). We are 100% Maori owned and operated from our base in Te Teko, Bay of Plenty and offer the following products and services. * Graphic Designs, Websites and Logos Want an original Maori design logo or graphic for your sports team, uniforms or business? Want a uniquely NZ website designed from top to bottom? Contact us today for a quote. Custom graphics start from only $60. * Limited Edition Prints Our range of Limited Edition Prints make a beautiful and cost effective gift for any occasion. From A3 laminated prints for home or office all the way up to giant canvas prints for the corporate lobby or boardroom. Prices start from only $20. Original Canvas Paintings We specialize in creating unique mixed media paintings utilise a range of materials including paua, greenstone, tukutuku embroidery and more. Browse through our online gallery to see examples of our previous work or head to our current work gallery to see whats available right now. Commissions For those wanting something extra special we can work with you to create a piece specifically for your requirements. Prices start from as low as $100 for an original piece. For sizes, price lists and ordering details, contact us today.

Direct from the artist to you...We are a Maori-owned and family-run gallery, working studio, store & tourism business in Kawakawa in the Bay of Islands, Northland. As well as offering Maori carvings, art and taonga direct from the artist, we also offer workshops, tours and demonstrations for tourists and anyone interested in Maori art, sculpture, artefacts and culture. Owner, Creator and Facilitator, Wiremu Wilson-Diamond is a specialist in the use and construction of pre-European traditional Maori tools – in particular stone woodworking tools, whakairo and Maori material culture. We also run education programmes and facilitate workshops where participants are empowered by the self-knowledge and re-connection that comes about through learning more about the intelligence of indigenous cultures. The range of goods on offer changes all the time and includes- jewellery - pounamu / greenstone, whalebone, bone, resin, shell, feather, glass- traditionally carved Maori woodworking tools - toki / adze, whao / chiselsrn- waka huia / treasure boxes- Maori weaponry - taiaha, patu, tewhatewha, long-handled tomahawks- hand air-brushed t-shirts and caps- contemporary and traditional Maori sculpture- framed resin artpieces. Everything in our store is made either by or in collaboration with the owner Wiremu Wilson-Diamond

Family owned and operated business bringing New Zealand's finest products straight to your door including; •Premium quality gifts at affordable prices •Taonga/Greenstone pieces •Paua Shell products •Keyrings, stubby coolers, journals, tea towels, magnets, oven mitts, scrolls, kids stationery sets, mugs, ceramic tiles and much more •Kiwiana fashion jewellery •Educational books •Glassware including wine charms, bottle stoppers, cheese knives, small and large glass ornaments •Adults and childrens clothing and accessories from New Zealand •Wall Canvases, kiwiana home decor and recycled mats (coming soon) •All Blacks Official Merchandise •Super 14 Official Merchandise •Custom orders for baby rompers, singlets, tee's and hoodies all made here at Sweet Kiwi •NZ Food products including chips, chocolates, biscuits, lollies, drinks and much more Hope you enjoy your shopping experience with Sweet Kiwi !

Floral and event stylists specializing in Maori and Pacific designs. We cater to all private and corporate events providing full design packages or even something as small as your table centrepieces. All packages are custom-made to each individual budget no matter how big or small.

Australian based group of artists with broad knowledge providing custom wood carving for any occasion. Specialising in Maori, Samoan, Tongan and most polynesian societies. Check our webpage for more on us. We post australia wide.

Moko Kauri - ta moko and arts studio based in Kaitaia. Kai ta- artist: Raniera McGrath Frequently traveling through out Aotearoa and Australia, on demand. At Moko Kauri we aim to create one off unique quality designs through your own personal kaupapa, you own personal korero. All ta moko is done through tikanga Maori, so that you have a comfortable, enjoyable and hygienic environment. Other then ta moko, Raniera also carves, mainly taonga puoro - traditional Maori instruments,rnrakau a tu - traditional Maori weaponary. www.mokokauri.co.nz

Kiwiarta promotes all types of artists via the internet free. Musicians are also paid to perform in our concerts from this year with a great line up already. All artists are invited to participate. If you design, paint, sing, dance or create anything then you are an artist. Covering musical concerts, competitions, awards and fashion shows to say the least. Assisting individuals, groups, communities and business sectors to become more successful is the ultimate goal for all involved. Check us out if you want to be treated like royalty, get in on a good thing and want to get yourself out there faster.

ATAMIRA Māori in the City is a free, three day festival in Auckland showcasing Māori culture, art, performance, sport and food. October 7 - 9th, 2011 at ASB Showgrounds in Auckland. Watch our Māori master carvers at work and try your hand working with ancient tools and materials. Enjoy vibrant Māori music by popular and emerging artists, kapahaka performances, contemporary dance, and fashion shows of successful Māori designers. Shop from authentic Māori art and craft stalls, take in food seminars and dine on traditional and contemporary Māori kai. View the best in Māori film making, demonstrations and competitions of genuine traditional and modern Māori sports and games. Modern Māori innovation in the fields of medicine, engineering, IT, education and business are showcased for all Māori to be justifiably proud – and for other New Zealanders and international visitors to discover. ATAMIRA Māori in the City showcases the best of Māori culture across the ages and into the future and a warm welcome is extended to all Kiwi and international guests. Check us out on Facebook.