Brown, Ali, 1952-

Weaving flowers from New Zealand flax / Ali Brown. - Fourth edition. - 140 pages : colour illustrations ; 30 cm

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Introduction -- Equipment -- Netted flax -- Dyeing -- Chrysanthemum -- Hibiscus -- Camellia -- English rose -- Tropical rose -- Buds -- Hyacinth -- Arum lily -- Calla lily -- Orchid -- Lotus -- Kowhai / Fuchsia / Crocus -- Sunflower -- Pohutukawa -- Netted iris -- Netted daisy -- Netted tulip -- Koru and spiral -- Bullrush -- Frond -- Decorative effects -- Weddings / Events.

Contains detailed instructions for weaving many different flower and foliage designs as well as tips on choosing leaves for weaving, how to gather the flax, equipment used, and information on the dyeing of flax. The book also gives examples of floral arrangements and provides inspiration for adding these decorations to kete, cakes and much, much more.

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Hand weaving--New Zealand
Phormium tenax.
Artificial flowers.
Raranga.
Harakeke.
Whatu.

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