Hone BAiley

Ngāti Tūwharetoa

Hone is a Māori artist who is dedicated to preserving and sharing the unique processes and practices of Māori weaving, as well as western sewing and textile making techniques that were adopted by Māori.

Growing up in Kohanga reo, Rūmaki and Kapahaka have all played a significant role in his love and commitment to Te Ao Māori. He attributes his teachers, Whaea Aroha, Whaea Teihi and Whaea Ngaire for instilling in him that love for his culture as a young boy.

Hone attended Toihoukura-School of Māori Art and Design in Tūranga-nui-a-Kiwa with a focus on traditional weaving and graduated with honours.

Through social media, Hone has successfully connected with audiences worldwide, promoting a deeper understanding and appreciation for these cultural art forms.

His work highlights the fundamental connection these practices have to the natural world and the importance of caring for the unique resources within it.