Crafting Aotearoa explores the thought and processes behind the creation of craft in Aotearoa New Zealand. These essays consider the visible but unseen aspects of the everyday objects in our lives, bringing to light some of our untold craft histories.
Written by a range of experts from around Aotearoa, these topics offer unique and personal perspectives on the different fields of craft.
These essays contain original research richly illustrated with images from museums and private collections around the country.
This collection of essays is a sister project to the book Crafting Aotearoa, co-edited by Karl Chitham, Kolokesa U Māhina-Tuai and Damian Skinner, published by Te Papa Press (2019).
The essays are divided into six sections Craft concepts, Textiles, Glass, Paper and metalcraft, Pottery, Jewellery and adornment, Woodwork and furniture.