Caring for your flax weaving

Your harakeke taonga is made from specially grown, spray free organic flax.

Here are a few pointers for use/care of your woven kete/pikau/potae or other object:

• If anything spills on it, wipe off with a damp cloth and dry immediately, sunshine is ideal.
• When not in use, hang up empty in a warm dry space.
• Do not wrap in plastic, but in paper or cardboard if necessary.
• Carrying heavy weights may cause wear and tear or misshape kete and pikau.
• If stored incorrectly mould might appear, no problem, just brush off with a brush and wipe with a water/white vinegar solution, dry immediately, place to dry in the sun.
• Store out of direct sunlight as constant sun may fade dyed colours.

Here are a few pointers for use/care of your wahakura and safe sleeping for baby:

• It is good to air your wahakura regularly - remove bedding and mattress, and stand in a place with good airflow.
• If anything spills on it, wipe off with a damp cloth and dry immediately, sunshine is ideal.
• If mould appears, brush off with a stiff brush and wipe with a water/white vinegar solution, then dry immediately, place to dry in the sun.
• Mattress should be firm and thin. It should fit your wahakura snuggly and have no gaps around the edges that baby could slip down and become stuck.
• Do not add more padding, or any other accessories including toys.
• When not in use, store empty in a warm dry space.
• Do not wrap in plastic, but in paper or cardboard if necessary.
• Wahakura should be used for babies sleeping only and not for carrying.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me and thank for supporting me in my weaving passion.

Ngā mihi nui

Wendy