Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name)
4. [processes and techniques by specific type]
5. [processes and techniques by material]
6. textile processes and techniques
7. [textile construction processes and techniques]
8. twining

Narrower term/s

• tāniko

Anotations

Scope note:

A unique Māori technique of twining; characterized by having two groups of threads – the aho (weft, or horizontal threads) and the whenu (warp, or vertical threads). The threads are usually made from muka (flax fibre). From a basic warp and weft base, the weaver builds a cloak, row by row, in a meticulous process that can take months or years to complete.