piupiu

human history

piupiu, paru dyed harakeke dyed at waist and with two bands of paru dye, the lower band wider than the upper. Stored in nylon stocking and Smith and Caughey box.

Accession number: 2023.31.1 Last Update: 30 Oct 2026
Common Name

garment worn around the waist

Place
New Zealand
Accession Number

2023.31.1

Accession Date

08 Sep 2023

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