Mama is one of the last traditional weavers from the South Seas island of Rurutu, French Polynesia and one of the last to make the 'taupoo', the traditional ceremonial hats woven from dried pandanus tree leaves.
Taking five weeks to make, these hats were originally introduced to the island by British missionaries in the early 1800s. Now, they're worn to church and given as wedding gifts. But the knowledge of how to make them is dying out. For each hat, 30 or more long pandanus leaves have to be cut down, spliced together, hung, dried, rolled, sorted, dyed and bleached. And that's all before the weaving actually begins. Without a template or stitches or any thread, Mama almost magically weaves the dried leaves into a hat.
Touching upon the island's Christian history, local myths and legends, and offering a unique sense of this island idyll in a moment of flux, this film is a rare visual treat and a chance to enjoy the last vestiges of an ancient tradition.
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Show Name....... Handmade in the Pacific
Rating.......... N/A
Premiered....... 2018-09-09
Type............ Documentary
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Plot............ Documentary series which gives viewers a rare and intimate insight into the creative processes and cultural significance of traditional artefacts in Australia, Rurutu, New Zealand and Hawaii
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Network......... BBC Four
Country......... United Kingdom
Language........ English
Runtime......... 30 mins
Status.......... Ended
Air Date........ Monday 22:00
URL............. http://www.tvmaze.com/shows/38527/handmade-in-the-pacific
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Episode Name.... Taupoo
Season.......... 1x02
Plot............ Mama is one of the last traditional weavers from the South Seas island of Rurutu, French Polynesia and one of the last to make the 'taupoo', the traditional ceremonial hats woven from dried pandanus tree leaves. Taking five weeks to make, these hats were originally introduced to the island by British missionaries in the early 1800s. Now, they're worn to church and given as wedding gifts. But the knowledge of how to make them is dying out. For each hat, 30 or more long pandanus leaves have to be cut down, spliced together, hung, dried, rolled, sorted, dyed and bleached. And that's all before the weaving actually begins. Without a template or stitches or any thread, Mama almost magically weaves the dried leaves into a hat. Touching upon the island's Christian history, local myths and legends, and offering a unique sense of this island idyll in a moment of flux, this film is a rare visual treat and a chance to enjoy the last vestiges of an ancient tradition
Runtime......... 30 mins
Air Date........ 2018-09-17 Monday, 16:00
URL............. http://www.tvmaze.com/episodes/1528471/handmade-in-the-pacific-1x02-taupoo
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Episode Name.... Pou
Season.......... 1x03
Plot............ Maori master carver Logan Okiwi Shipgood crafts a beautiful 6ft tall 'pou' statue from native New Zealand timber. Logan explores the deep spiritual connection between Maori carvers and the objects they create, and the significance of his home - Rotorua - in the revival of Maori art and culture in the 20th century
Runtime......... 30 mins
Air Date........ 2018-09-24 Monday, 16:00
URL............. http://www.tvmaze.com/episodes/1531705/handmade-in-the-pacific-1x03-pou
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