Books and Starter Kits

These books evolved from the need for an instruction manual for beginners who wished to learn NZ Maori korowai (cloak) weaving techniques. They are a spiral bound A4 format booklet with many colour photos making them user friendly and useful for anyone who wishes to know more about the skills in korowai weaving.




Making Your First Small Korowai
ISBN 978-0-473-25754-5

A step by step guide to weaving a small korowai. It has lots of pictures to lead complete beginners through the weaving process. With no other teaching a complete novice can learn the basic skills required to weave a korowai.  It is being used as an instruction manual in classes.







More Tips and Techniques for Korowai Weaving
ISBN 978-0-473-25755-2

Designed as a follow on from 'Making Your First Small Korowai'. Again with lots of photos it covers the different aspects of korowai design and tips for coping with problems.













Mawhitiwhiti Patterns and Woven Bags
ISBN 978-0-473-25753-8


Covers a range of Mawhitiwhiti patterns for use in korowai weaving and instructions for weaving two different bags. Photos and graphics make the processes clear and understandable for everyone, beginner or not.









Individual books cost $32 including postage within NZ, or $72 for the set of three books. 
If you would like to buy any of these books email me at robin.korowai@gmail.com 


Starter Kits

The Basic Starter Kit contains the 'Making your First Small Korowai' book and all the materials to complete project described in the book. The cost is $70 including postage within NZ.  A great way to start out on your weaving journey.


The Starter Kit Plus contains the same materials as the Basic Starter Kit plus all three books. The cost is $120 including postage within NZ.

Not in New Zealand?  I can ship worldwide.  Let me know your delivery address and I can give  you shipping cost and payment options.