Description

This eBook or article aims to give a short overview of traditional Māori Furniture and tools. Garden tools - the hoe or paddle - are one of the focuses—Māori-inspired shapes, forms and patterns for hardwood chairs and side tables. I also include ideas for a mild steel side or coffee table—concepts at the end.

Towards the end - just for fun and inspiration - I include AI-generated images (Midjourney) to inspire readers, artists, carpenters, furniture makers, carvers, and designers. The focus is on aesthetics - Māori art, Māori carvings, and more. Shape and form embedded in furniture and garden tools (hoe/spade or paddle).

Additionally, the resource could be used for the new Technology Curriculum NCEA Level 1 (New Zealand), which will be implemented in 2024. Secondary school students and teachers could find this resource valuable for research and design inspiration. It includes a summary of the history of Māori furniture and Māori gardening tools, with a strong focus on embedding Mātauranga Māori (Māori Knowledge).