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	Tivaevae -- Quilts of the Cook Islands
		Tivaevae manu are made in only two colors, the pattern is folded four or eight times, cut and stitched onto a contrasting base cloth.
		Exhibitions of tivaevae are very popular in both the Cook Islands and the cities of New Zealand.
		As well as being shown at displays, tivaevae are given on important family and social occasions such as weddings and the traditional hair cutting ceremony for boys when they come of age.
	www.www.ck /tivaevae.htm (504 words)

	Tivaevae - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Tivaevae (also spelt tīvaevae and tivaivai) are a form of art common in Pacific nations such as the Cook Islands.
		Tivaevae are often given to important visitors, and in the Cook Islands are often displayed in houses during annual public health checks.
		Note: some academics consider tivaevae a separate art form from that of quilting; there appears, however, to be no consensus on this.
	www.encyclopedia-online.info /Tivaevae (192 words)

	The 11th European Patchwork Meeting 2005 - France in New-Zealand
		Tivaevae Association Vice President, Andrea Eimke, said that the delegation was delighted with the warm welcome that they received from all concerned and pleased that the event provided the opportunity for the 20 000 festival visitors to not only enjoy their works, but also to discover more about the Cook Islands.
		Tivaevae is a major artform that emerged after members of the London Missionary Society introduced patchwork to the women of the Cook Islands.
		Tivaevae have now replaced tapa cloth (derived from bark) as traditional offerings on occasions such as weddings, funerals and hair-cutting ceremonies and are most commonly employed as wall decorations.
	www.ambafrance-nz.org /article.php3?id_article=673 (326 words)

	KiaOrana.com \| The Cook Islands \| Tivaevae
		Patchwork bedcovers (Tivaevae) and embroidery were introduced to the Cook Islands in th late 1800s by members of the London Missionary Society.
		Tivaevae are generally made for and used at special occasions such as birthdays, weddings or haircutting ceremonies.
		Tivaevae are highly prized family heirlooms which are not used continually, but are kept stored.
	www.kiaorana.com /TivaevaePrime.html (278 words)

	Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand // Media: Kia Ora ua atu rai te Peu Kuki Airani
		I te taime mua, ka oronga ua'ia rai tetai tivaevae tui rima i roto i te reira tuatau oora.
		I te mataiti 1999, i piri tetai pae ki tetai Akaariari'anga Tivaevae tei karanga'ia e, ko te Pacific Paroe, i ko i te Whangarei museum.
		I te mataiti 2001, i tu'a atu ratou i to ratou kite karape i te tui tivaevae a te Vaii, ki te iti-tangata Kuki Airani i Wellington e Hastings.
	www.presbyterian.org.nz /840.0.html (739 words)

	Tivaevae - Education - Information - Educational Resources - Encyclopedia - Music
		Tivaevae (also spelt tīvaevae and tivaivai) are a form of art common in Pacific nations such as the Cook Islands.
		Tivaevae are often given to important visitors, and in the Cook Islands are often displayed in houses during annual public health checks.
		Note: some academics consider tivaevae a separate art form from that of quilting; there appears, however, to be no consensus on this.
	www.music.us /education/T/Tivaevae.htm (382 words)

	94/246/1 Quilt (Tivaevae), cotton, Teata Ruapana, Australia, c. 1990 - Powerhouse Museum Collection
		The plant designs are characteristic of tivaevae, whose patterns reflect the natural environment of the women who make them.
		Teata Ruapuna's collection of quilts marks significant family occassions and is a testimony to her interest in maintaining the cultural traditions of the Cook Islands in Australia.
		Tivaevae in general, are valued gifts at weddings, birthdays and other important social occasions.
	www.powerhousemuseum.com /collection/database/?irn=141065 (647 words)

	Cook Islands Culture - Rorotonga, Tivaevae, Folklore (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Perhaps the most widely recognized art form are the communally sewn "tivaevae" -- colorful and intricate appliqué quilts that women piece together in groups not much different from the quilting bees of frontier America.
		Tivaevae are also sometime used to wrap the body of the deceased at funerals.
		Of the practices that have survived the strict moral teachings of the early missionaries, the most obvious are the vibrant, exotic dances -- accompanied by a compelling beat on the traditional slit drum.
	www.globalvolunteers.org /1main/cook/cook_islandsculture.htm (1176 words)

	MediaRights: Film: Little Film About Tivaevae, A
		The story of the Tivaevae is an excellent example of how the traditions & art of a culture form a relevant link from the past to current life and the future.
		Tivaevae are the gloriously bright applique' or pieced needlework bed covers made by women of the Cook Islands.
		Tivaevae are prized possessions and often are used as gifts on significant occasions such as weddings, funerals and other rites of passage.
	www.mediarights.org /film/little_film_about_tivaevae_a (187 words)

	School Supplies
		I had experience creating traditional tivaevae quilts and wanted to use some of these techniques as the basis for the children's work in their art enrichment programme.
		Tivaevae patterns reflect the environment, the flowers and plants that are so much a part of the Cook Island lifestyle.
		Whereas the patterns in traditional tivaevae are created and cut entirely from material and then carefully hand stitched into place, we were going to screen print our patterns onto the fabric.
	www.schoolsupplies.co.nz /project-view.asp?ID=75 (601 words)

	A Look at Hawaiian Quilting Tradition
		The making of tivaevae, similar to cotton quilts, has become the most important art and craft skill practiced on the Cook Islands.
		Tivaevae replaced tapa (bark) cloth, and, to a certain extent, woven mats in traditional ceremonies.
		Tivaevae have become the most valued treasure in every household." This site goes on to discuss and show examples of three styles of Tivaevae.
	www.quiltethnic.com /hawaiian.html (798 words)

	Culture
		Although pupu are found on other islands the collection and use of them in decorative work has become a speciality of Mangaia.
		A major art form in the Cook Islands is tivaevae.
		Tivaevae tataura are made in several colors on a contrasting background.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /cook_islands/about_destin/culture.html (1764 words)

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		The large turquoise tivaevae closest to the Reception desk is entitled "The Four Elements" and symbolically depicts Earth, Air, Fire and Water using Cook Islands motifs.
		Tivaevae are generally produced by a group of women who cut and sew together in a circle, and the pieces become treasured heirlooms which are presented as gifts at times of celebration such as haircutting ceremonies, 21st birthdays and weddings, and are then carefully stored in glory boxes.
		The lady of the house will often use a tivaevae to drape across a bed intended for special guests, and tivaevae bedspreads and cushions are still seen in older homes.
	www.rarotongan.co.ck /Compendium/compendium4.htm (1687 words)

	Mahina Expeditions
		Based on the principle of applique, the quilts called tivaevae are generally a flower motif.
		The tifaifai is generally two basic colors whereas the tivaevae incorporates a third color for the flower.
		The tivaevae of the Cooks is more disjointed with the leaves and flowers overlapping.
	www.mahina.com /quilt.html (567 words)

	KiaOrana.com \| Te Moemoea Aluia \| Tivaevae 001
		Mareta Teipo to be given to her son Yannik.
		The tivaevae was displayed at the 2001 show for the departing Orometua Vaine (pastor's wife).
		This tivaevae manu was sewn with embroidrey thread, adding a special accent to the intricately cut pattern.
	www.kiaorana.com /Tivaevae001.html (143 words)

	British Museum - Quilt (tivaevae)
		This tivaevae was made as a bed cover with two matching pillowcases and comes from the Cook Islands.
		The design and cutting was done by Mrs Ake Takaiti, a nurse at the hospital in Rarotonga known for her drawing and cutting skills, and was sewn by Mrs Ake Mingi from Teenui village on Atiu island.
		Tivaevae are treated as heirlooms in the Cook Islands today.
	www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk /explore/highlights/highlight_objects/aoa/q/quilt_tivaevae.aspx (254 words)

	Souvenirs Cook Islands
		Tivaevae (pronounced tee-vie-vie) are the local bedspreads mainly featuring brightly coloured flowery patterns.
		Making tivaevae is backaching work and takes a long time to produce.
		Sometimes the mama's at the market bring their tivaevae to work on while they sit at their fruit and vegetable stalls.
	www.webcentral.co.ck /ar_souvenirs.htm (655 words)

	Pacific Island Books : Cook Islands
		Since quilt-making was introduced by Christian missionaries more than a century ago, the women of these South Pacific islands have embraced it enthusiastically and with extraordinary skill, so that is has become a valued and integral part of local life and culture.
		Twenty-three women, each represented by a fl-and=white portrait, talk about their work - the ideas behind the designs, the cutting and sewing techniques, how they acquired and pass on their skills, and the future of tivaevae.
		Fort-five tivaevae are shown in full and in close detail in photographs that highlight the striking originality of design and color combinations, and the intricate stitching.
	www.pacificislandbooks.com /cookislands.htm (2523 words)

	Home and Living, Bella Pacific Collection, Orange and Scarlet Hibiscus Tivaevae Set. Free World Delivery
		Fantastic, radiant colours that reflect the warmth and vibrancy of the South Pacific Islands.
		This traditional tivaevae appliqué bed cover set is extremely well made and launders beautifully.
		The design is based on the traditional patterns of the Tahitian and Hawaiian Tivaevae.
	www.nzpacific.com /details.php?id=496&which=product (92 words)

	Threads of Tivaevae - Steele Roberts New Zealand Books and Publishing Services
		Threads of tivaevae: kaleidoskope of kolours is a contemporary sounding of the depths of the Pacific Ocean - a voyage through identity, colonisation, politics, family, love and freedom.
		A graduate of Auckland University, she is a credited writer of two short films and works as a diplomat with the Cook Islands High Commission in Wellington.
		Threads of Tivaevae: Kaleidoskope of Kolours is Audrey's first collection of poetry, written primarily in the Cook Islands.
	www.steeleroberts.co.nz /books/isbn/1-877228-58-3 (243 words)

	TÃ¯vaevae (quilt), late 20th century - (TLF R2833 v1.0.0) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		This is a cotton tivaevae (quilt) made in the Cook Islands (probably Rarotonga) in the late 20th century.
		The tivaevae shows a pattern of blue taro leaves (kape) attached by applique (fine stitching) onto a yellow background and measures 254 cm x 254 cm.
		is an example of the development of a new custom as a result of the availability of new materials - the giving of tivaevae has replaced the traditional giving of tapa cloth (bark cloth) on ceremonial occasions such as weddings and funerals, and at hair-cutting ceremonies.
	www.thelearningfederation.edu.au /tlf2/showLO.asp?loID=865 (197 words)

	Cook Islands Government Online
		It was originally to have been held on October 14, but the dates had to be changed when the organiser went to New Zealand.
		This year’s show will now be organised by the Arorangi vainetini group and will feature about 30 tivaevae showcasing the various traditional designs (manu, ta-orei, ta-taura, paka-onu etc).
		Maui says workshops will run during the exhibition and a tivaevae will be put together by a group of women to show visitors how much work is involved in creating them.
	www.cook-islands.gov.ck /view_release.php?release_id=682 (163 words)

	Tivaevae - Patchwork Quilts :: Gowealthy.com
		Tivaevae is a major art form in the Cook Islands and involves needlework, specifically making patchwork quilts by hand.
		These beautiful and intricate works are made by women.
		Tivaevae has played an important role in the daily life of Cook Island women, bringing together women from all walks of life.
	www.gowealthy.com /article/1945/index.asp (159 words)

	Cook Island Artists
		She learned to make the tivaevaes by watching her mother, who learned the same way from her mother, clear back to when the first missionaries came to the islands.
		Sue Carruthers is from New Zealand and is married to a Maori native.
		Besides taking the tivaevae class and painting with acrylics, she also meets with other artists at Judith Kunzle's studio for figure drawing from a model.
	www.sd271.k12.id.us /fernan/cooksartists.htm (862 words)

	South Pacific Tourism Organisation - SPTO Weekly Newsletter Issue 11
		One of the artworks featured in the guestrooms includes a painting by Andi Merkens showing Mama Taripo standing in front of one of her most cherished tivaevae, made exactly 50 years ago.
		The painting celebrates the unique tradition of tivaevae-making in the Cook Islands by its talented women, and The Rarotongan was proud and delighted to present Mama Taripo with a framed copy in recognition of her wonderful contribution to the art.
		Mama Taripo considers tivaevae to be gifts of love, high esteem and devotion.
	www.spto.org /spto/export/sites/spto/news/press/newsletter11_04.shtml (800 words)

	Arts & Crafts in the Cook Islands, South Pacific - Jasons Travel Channel
		The best-known souvenirs are lacy coconut fibre rito hats, brightly coloured pareu, local art, tivaevae (handstitched quilts), wood carvings, shellcraft, pottery and tapa.
		The women of the Cook Islands are well known for their needlework, particularly the handstitched quilts known as tivaevae.
		A tivaevae may take many months to make - this is reflected in the cost.
	www.jasons.com /001624,,,,,PG,1,0.mel (381 words)

	Henderson Intermediate School Tivaevae Quilts ~ Patterns of Identity, Textiles in Aotearoa, New Zealand
		In 1998, tivaevae artist Mii Quarter was an artist-in-residence at Henderson Intermediate school, Auckland, working with art teacher Diane Guthrie and a class of 11year olds.
		They started with drawings and paper cutout techniques inspired by original Cook Island tivaevae quilts and Matisse's cut paper panels.
		The project was organised by Lopdell House,Titirangi and funded by Creative Communities, New Zealand.
	www.textiles.org.nz /education/henderson/index.html (179 words)

	Countrybookshop.co.uk - Art of Tivaevae, The
		Based in Auckland, he specialises in photographing people for advertising and corporate design clients, and his work has illustrated numerous books, including his anthology, Good as Gold (2002) and his collection of fl-and-white images of 1960s and 70s Auckland and Wellington, Big Smoke (2004).
		Twenty-three women, each represented by a fl-and-white portrait, talk about their work - the ideas behind the designs, the cutting and sewing techniques, how they acquired and pass on their skills, and the future of tivaevae.
		Forty-five tivaevae are shown in full and in close detail in photographs that highlight the striking originality of design and colour combinations, and the intricate stitching.
	www.countrybookshop.co.uk /books/index.phtml?whatfor=1869621123 (323 words)

	Getting Into The Frame
		The new use of tivaevae is proving popular with groups wanting to display smaller forms of Pacific art than the large bedspreads traditionally known as tivaevae.
		The women belong to Enuamanu Vainetini, a group which meets weekly to design and sew the intricate tivaevae.
		The framed tivaevae, which sell for up to $1000, were launched at a special ceremony last year.
	www.employmentmatters.net.nz /story.asp?id=575 (302 words)

	Home and Living, Bella Pacific Collection, Bella Pacific Frangapani Tivaevae Set. Free World Delivery
		Home and Living, Bella Pacific Collection, Bella Pacific Frangapani Tivaevae Set.
		This exciting appliqué bed cover Set is extremely well made and launders beautifully.
		Brighten up your bedroom or beach house and enjoy the excitement and warmth of Summer all year round.
	www.nzpacific.com /details.php?id=148&which=product (97 words)

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