Zena Abbott

A DigitalNZ Story by KellyD

Work by New Zealand weaver Zena Abbott (1922-1993)

Weaver, artist, fashion designer

Wall hangings

Image: weaving

weaving

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

Image: Roving | Zena Abbott

Roving | Zena Abbott

The Dowse Art Museum

Image: wall hanging

wall hanging

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

Image: woven installation "scrolls"

woven installation "scrolls"

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

Image: weaving

weaving

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

Image: Nomad | Zena Abbott

Nomad | Zena Abbott

The Dowse Art Museum

Image: Fibre Fall No. 1 | Zena Abbott

Fibre Fall No. 1 | Zena Abbott

The Dowse Art Museum

Image: Fibre Fall No. 2 | Zena Abbott

Fibre Fall No. 2 | Zena Abbott

The Dowse Art Museum

Image: weaving

weaving

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

Image: Untitled | Zena Abbott

Untitled | Zena Abbott

The Dowse Art Museum

Woven garments by Zena Abbott

Image: Hand-woven kaftan

Hand-woven kaftan

New Zealand Fashion Museum

Image: Wool dress with self yarn tassels

Wool dress with self yarn tassels

New Zealand Fashion Museum

Image: skirt

skirt

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

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