because it was named by the first man in the New Zealand people it is also the tradition of the maori.
harakeke is Maori for flax
The Maori name for flax is "harakeke".
Harakeke = Flax
Harakeke is used to make bags, clothes and many other things
When i wove a fish out of harakeke i gave it to my friend beacause she gave me her flax woven beehive
flax
Maori clothing was commonly made of both Plant fibres, particularly harakeke/ flax, and animal materials such as feathers and skins.
Making baskets and ketes and stuff like that.
yes, because you can eat the seeds and its healthy
made of a type of harakeke or flax
the harakeke has to be on the out side to cut it
A Maori skirt is typically called a "piupiu." It is made from flax (harakeke) and traditionally worn during cultural performances or ceremonies. The piupiu is a symbol of Maori identity and pride.