Taura
A rope is
formed by many strands, The quality of its manufacture determines its
strength. This pattern uses taura or rope in comparison to the diverse
bloodlines and heritage that create our unique makeup.
Our
understanding of where we come from, the stories behind these people can
influence our strength, values and determination. I feel, personally
that I have become more independently trustful of my feelings and
ideals. I am proud of my many strands and have realised that there is no
black and white, no right and wrong when it comes to cultural concepts
or outlooks. At the end of the day the direction is my choice.
A rope can be
utilised in many ways. A cable or rope can provide a link, a crossing or
bind together. The strength of the rope then determines the strength of
that for which it is being used for wood, waka, voyaging and whanau,
hapu, iwi.
This pattern was developed by depicting the weave in a rope
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