| Embedding flax fibers into composite materials and nonwoven sheets provides strength and reinforcement to the goods. |
| Moments earlier he was presented with a traditional, ceremonial coat, a korowai made of flax and kiwi feathers. |
| Many of the second and third generation of settlers grew flax and spun and wove yarn in addition to tending a small farm. |
| Though working with flax was considered mainly women's work, slaves were often kept as free labour to help process it for sale. |
| This is necessary, that the makutu may take effect, and the person who stole the flax be discovered. |
| The collection also includes other Maori art forms such as carving, tukutuku panels and flax weaving. |
