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It was woven by Purewa MacGregor (Taranaki), currently based in Hastings, during the first few months of the Covid-19 pandemic, and were utilised by essential workers and members of the community during the crisis. Curator Isaac Te Awa called it “a physical expression of identity,” and a cool combination of practicality and fashion. MacGregor “made a bunch of them” to sell, Te Awa said – more than 100 – and demand was huge. They were primarily made to be functional. Jack Fisher/Stuff Purewa MacGregor s raranga (woven) face mask, made during the Covid-19 pandemic and now held at Te Papa. To make sure they were fit for purpose, MacGregor also consulted doctors and medical professionals; “a blending of older traditions, functional response, and medical knowledge”. ....