The design process for this Altar Cloth was democratic -
I attended various meetings at Motukaraka Marae and
we discussed what the design should be. I was taught
the meanings of the different kowhawhai patterns. We had
a couple of altar fittings - this was important as I wanted the
cloth to be complementary to the church interior and also for the
design to be uplifting. I warned everyone that I'd be adding some bling.
I am happy with the result - the cloth tells the story of Motukaraka Chapel
but, at the same time, it wouldn't look out of place in a small chapel on a
Greek island. It tells a story of humble devotion and shares the joy of
spiritual life.
