Welcome to Wildsands Weaving!

I am a weaver / craftswoman living in beautiful Golden Bay, in the South Island of New Zealand.

I began weaving flax in year 2000, drawn by the beauty of woven flax kete, and wanting to recreate that myself.

I am inspired by both the process of flax weaving - the fascination of being able to cut raw, green, strong leaves direct from the flax plant, and totally transform them into a wonderful work of art!

And by the finished creation - a glorious handmade kete! . something beautiful . precious . unique . natural. A product of the artist`s hands, energy and creativity.

I hope you will enjoy my creations.

Please feel free to contact me with enquiries, or orders.

Thank you . Maureen Harte

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A note about flax/harakeke weaving and Maori culture.

Kete is the Maori word for 'basket'.

Harakeke is the Maori word for the plant commonly known as 'New Zealand Flax' - a New Zealand native plant.

Maori inhabited New Zealand for centuries before the arrival of European settlers. Weaving with Flax / Harakeke was, and still is, an important part of Maori culture and tradition.