Tethered - ver.16

Te Ami projects is one of her original artform that she has created once she mastered the Japanese traditional skill, Kanaami techniques.

Kanaami x Stone from Wanaka

Kanaami is originating in Kyoto, Japan, copper wire weaving is an art form traditionally used to create kitchenware. New Zealand artist Kathy Barber applies this technique to her art pieces. This craft is balances a steady hand, eye for pattern and lots of patience. The thin lines create intricate webs which strike an interesting balance between the ethereal and the sturdy.

Materials: Rock sourced from Wanaka shoreline. Te-ami copper weaving

Size: Rock: H90 x W130 x D75mm

Handcarfted in Wanaka, New Zealand, 2026