Tivaevae Quilting Treasures from the Cook Islands, New Zealand 

Tivaevae is an art form particular to the Cook Islands, and means “to stitch or to sew”. Tivaevae quilts are made by women and often presented on special occasions such as birthdays or wedding anniversaries or other major life events.
While the idea of making quilts probably originated with early Christian settlers, these Cook Islands women quilters have adapted the idea to suit the climate, colors and botanical features of their surroundings. The results are quilts representing the bright sunshine and vibrant saturated colors of the Southern Hemisphere.
Ann Scott, Editor and Publisher of New Zealand Quilter Magazine, joins us at the Festival of Quilts with a collection of quilts from the Tivaevae of the Cook Islands. Settled in the 6th Century from travelers from nearby Polynesian Islands, the Cook Islands were named in honor of British Navigator Captain James Cook, and they exist today as a Free State under the governing association of New Zealand.
Filmed at the NEC Birmingham Festival of Quilts, England. With thanks to Ann Scott and New Zealand Quilter Magazine as well as Creative Exhibitions, Ltd., London, UK.
Music "Turou Aere Mai", courtesy DRM New Zealand
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