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Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Puke Ariki

A miserable day on holiday was brightened by a visit to New Plymouth. We walked along the Coastal Walkway and admired Ken Lye’s famous Wind Wand, which bends and flexes in the wind.

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The striking Puke Ariki museum is just across from the Coastal Walkway. The museum tells the history of New Plymouth.

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I was delighted to find a display of hand crafted items from years gone by. Knitted, stitched, embroidered, all lovingly made by hand and beautifully displayed.

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Also displayed was a beautiful white gown, full of pin tucks and lace insertions. The amount of time to construct a dress by hand such as this must be immense.

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