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Celebrates the legacy of Te Arawa master-weaver Emily Rangitiaria Schuster OBE, QSM (1927-1997). Te Ringa Rehe - The Legacy of Emily Schustercommemorates 20 years since Emilys passing and recognises the important role she played in the revitalisation and conservation of Maori weaving over her lifetime. Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa Lead Exhibition Curator, Ane Tonga, worked in collaboration with highly skilled weavers Christina Hurihia Wirihana, Edna Pahewa and John Turi-Tiakitai alongside the Schuster family to produce the book.