Hiapo: a Collection of Patterns and Motifs

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Hiapo: a Collection of Patterns and Motifs
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Cora-Allan Wickcliffe
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:136
Category/GenreArt History
Decorative arts
Textile artworks
ISBN/Barcode 9781877484476
ClassificationsDewey:745.4099626
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Little Island Press
Imprint Little Island Press
Publication Date 10 November 2020
Publication Country New Zealand

Description

"Hiapo" is a notebook of common patterns used in Niuean barkcloth. The patterns within these pages have been collected during Cora-Allan's hiapo journey and have come from many hours of research and conversation.

Author Biography

Cora-Allan Wickliffe is of Niuean and Maori descent, her grandparents Vakaafi Lafaiki and Fotia Lafaiki grew up in the villages of Liku and Alofi, migrating to Auckland in the 60's. As a Contemporary Hiapo practitioner she produces traditional pieces alongside her simplified modern hiapo works. Cora-Allan works and lives in Waitakere with her fiance Daniel Twiss and children Chaske-Waste and Wakiya-Wacipi.