Our guest for Bookmarks this week is a talented artist playing a key role in reviving and honouring the traditional practice of making Aute or Māori tapa cloth.
Nikau Hindin (Ngai Tūpoto, Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi) is currently showing her work at The Dowse art gallery in Lower Hutt. Check out more of her work on Instagram or Tumblr
She joined Jesse to talk about some of her favourite things.
Nikau's picks
Books:
Te Awa Atua by Ngahuia Murphy
Matariki, The Star of the Year by Rangi Matamua
Living by the Moon by Wiremu Tawhai
Sharks in the Time of Saviours by Kawai String Washburn
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Songs:
Kotahitanga - Hinewehi Mohi
Sugar - Bailey Wiley
Ikarus - Lady6
Podcasts:
CTZN Well
Bobo and Flex
He Kakano Ahau by Kahukutia RNZ
