Uwha: Whenua
“Whenua” looks at the connection between femininity and the land. As "whenua" signifies both land and placenta, symbolizing inherent ties from birth. Women, intertwined with Papatūānuku embody a cyclical journey—born from the whenua, nurtured by the whenua and returning to the whenua after life. This mahi toi celebrates the beauty of this eternal cycle, emphasizing the enduring link between women and the land, a testament to the deep-rooted and sacred relationship that transcends generations. The ribbon symbolizes our origin from the whenua, branching out while remaining connected and unified with the land
“Whenua” looks at the connection between femininity and the land. As "whenua" signifies both land and placenta, symbolizing inherent ties from birth. Women, intertwined with Papatūānuku embody a cyclical journey—born from the whenua, nurtured by the whenua and returning to the whenua after life. This mahi toi celebrates the beauty of this eternal cycle, emphasizing the enduring link between women and the land, a testament to the deep-rooted and sacred relationship that transcends generations. The ribbon symbolizes our origin from the whenua, branching out while remaining connected and unified with the land
“Whenua” looks at the connection between femininity and the land. As "whenua" signifies both land and placenta, symbolizing inherent ties from birth. Women, intertwined with Papatūānuku embody a cyclical journey—born from the whenua, nurtured by the whenua and returning to the whenua after life. This mahi toi celebrates the beauty of this eternal cycle, emphasizing the enduring link between women and the land, a testament to the deep-rooted and sacred relationship that transcends generations. The ribbon symbolizes our origin from the whenua, branching out while remaining connected and unified with the land