NZ Maori Arts & Crafts Institute, Rotorua 3010, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
The New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute opened in 1963 in Rotorua, New Zealand due to the impending threat of the loss of traditional Māori arts. In 1926 a Māori Arts and Crafts school had been established in Rotorua by Sir Āpirana Ngata, and the new school continued the tradition in a location well-established for traditional Māori arts and crafts. The location of school at Whakarewarewaenabled easy access to the lucrative tourist market, which continues to be a substantial source of sales.
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