The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 23

Section III

Section III.

Class 36—B.

246 Buller, W. L., Manawatu, pos.—Specimens of New Zealand Fibres as prepared by Maoris, viz:—
1. Rough Specimen of Hand-Scraped Flax ( Phormum tenax).
2. 'Muka.'—Scraped Fibre of New Zealand Flax.
3. 'He abo whatu.'—Flax Fibre, as prepared for the 'Korowai,' or Shaggy Mantle. (The variety of flax called 'Koura' yields the best fibre for this purpose.)
4. 'He alio.'—Maori Fishing Line, twisted fibre of New Zealand Flax.
5. 'Karawai.'—Flax Fibre stained with bark of Toutou ( Phyllocladus trichomanoides) used for embroidering the fine 'Kaitaka' Mantle.
6. 'Karawai' (No. 2), with specimen of dyeing bark attached.
7. 'Ngaku.'—Flax Leaf partially scraped, and dyed with bark of Hinau ( Elaocarpus Linau), for 'Pokeha' or Rain Cloak.
8. 'Ngaku' (No. 2).—Specimen shewing the state of the Fibre after immersion in the Hinau dye-water. The Fibre is afterwards blackened by steeping in swamp mire.
9. 'Karawai Pango.'—Fine Hinau-dyed Fax, for embroidering the edges of the Kaitaka Mantle.
10. 'Korowai.'—Hinau-dyed Flax, as prepared for the Korowai or Shaggy Mantle.
11. 'Pake.'—Scraped Fibre of the Kiekie plant ( Freycinetia Banksii), for Pora or Rough Mat.
247 Davis, John, Otaki, Wellington.—15 Fathoms Rope, 10 Fathoms Clothes Line.

Samples Flax.

248 Davis, John, Otaki, Wellington.—No 1. Flax, as prepared by Natives, for Rope making.
249 Davis, John, Otaki, Wellington.—No 2. Ditto, Hackled in Preparatory Hackle No 1.
250 Davis, John, Otaki, Wellington.—No 3. Ditto, ditto, No 2.
251 Davis, John, Otaki, Wellington.—No 4. Ditto, ditto, ready for Rope making.
252 Davis, John, Otaki. Wellington.—No 5. Ditto, as prepared by Natives, for Outside Covering.
253 Davis, John, Otaki, Wellington.—Mats, first process.
254 Davis, John, Otaki, Wellington.—No 6. Ditto, second process, Stained by Hinau Bark.
255 Davis, John, Otaki, Wellington.—No 7. Ditto, completed by Immersion in Mud.
256 Davis, John, Otaki, Wellington.—No 8. Flax, its prepared for Outside Covering, for Rough Hats.
257 Davis, John, Otaki, Wellington.—No 9. Ditto, Flax as pre pared for Mats, weaving inside, first process.
258 Davis, John, Otaki, Wellington.—No 10. Ditto, ditto, 2nd ditto.
259 Davis, John, Otaki, Wellington.—No 11. Ditto, ditto, 3rd ditto.
260 Davis, John, Otaki, Wellington.—No 12. Ditto, as finished for Weaving.
261 Davis, John, Otaki, Wellington.—No 13. Flax, as Prepared for making Fishing Lines. 1 Piece Hinau Bark, used in dying flax.
262 Davis, John, Otaki, Wellington.—No 14. Flax, as Prepared for Threads for Mats. 1 Coil Tow, being refuse of Flax from the Hacklers, suitable for mattrasses, stuffing sofas, chairs, &c., &c.