Book:
How to Make a Piupiu
by Leilani Rickard
Penguin Group, 2008, softcover, 96pp

This book gives simple, step by step instructions on how to make a piupiu, the traditional Maori flax skirt or kilt.

Colour photographs and easy instructions record every stage of the piupiu making process: selecting the right frond, cutting and preparing the flax; binding and strengthening the waistband; pattern-making; and storage of the finished garment.

The piupiu advice is accompanied by a gallery of piupiu creations in both tradtional and wearable-art styles.

Note from Lesley: This is an EXCELLENT book.  Excellent, well laid out instructions, coupled with clear colour photographs at every stage.  The instructions are clear, and the reasons behind the instructions are explained too, to avoid you making a mistake.  Leilani is a lovely person, and a gifted piupiu maker, so follow her instructions with confidence.