New Zealand Maori themed made travel rugs

New Zealand has a rich history of textile production, and several companies have produced Maori-themed rugs and blankets over the years. These rugs have been made with designs that incorporate traditional Maori symbols and patterns, such as the koru, which represents new life and growth, or the manaia, which symbolizes guardianship and protection.

Here are some examples of companies that have created Maori-inspired textiles:

•    Roslyn Dunedin Textiles: This company was founded in the 1879s and produced a range of woolen products, including blankets and rugs. They created Maori-themed designs in the mid-twentieth century, incorporating traditional symbols and patterns such as the koru and the manaia. The mill closed in 1980 when the company went into receivership.

•    U.E.B. Textiles Dunedin: This company was established in the 1940s and produced a range of textiles, including Maori-inspired rugs and blankets. Their designs more... often featured bold geometric patterns and bright colours, and were popular both in New Zealand and overseas.

•    Onehunga Woollen Mills: This company was founded in 1886 to produce woollen cloth, and produced a range of woollen products, including blankets and rugs. They created Maori-themed designs in the mid-twentieth century, incorporating traditional symbols and patterns such as the tiki and the kowhaiwhai. The mill closed in 2012.

•    Mosgiel Woollens Ltd: This company was established in the early 1870s and produced a range of woollen products, including blankets and rugs. They created Maori-inspired designs in the mid-twentieth century, incorporating traditional symbols and patterns such as the koru and the tiki. In 1980 the Mosgiel Woollen Mill went into receivership after operating for nearly 110 years. The factory was sold and manufacturing continued on-site, but on a smaller scale. The mill closed permanently in 2000.

These companies and their Maori-themed textiles are an important part of New Zealand's cultural heritage, and their designs continue to inspire and influence textile production in the country today. less...