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  1. #1“The Harakeke Grove” Awhi steps into a clearing where the harakeke grows tall, shimmering under the morning sun. She kneels, touches the leaves gently. Panel 1:Close-up of her hands brushing the flax.Awhi (smiling):“E te whānau... before we weave, we greet the harakeke.” Panel 2:She bows her head.Awhi:“This plant is older than us. Treat it like a teacher.” Panel 3:She turns to the audience (breaking the fourth wall slightly).Awhi:“Come. I’ll show you how to make your first weave.””
  2. #2“Choosing the Right Leaves” Panel 1:Awhi points to the centre of the flax bush.Awhi:“Never cut the rito — the baby — or the awhi rito — the parents. We only take the outer leaves.” Panel 2:She cuts a leaf cleanly with a stone blade.Awhi:“Outer leaves are the workers. They’re strong, humble, and ready.” Panel 3:She holds the leaf up to the audience.Awhi:“Now peel the edges. Like this.””
  3. #3“Preparing the Fibre” Panel 1:Awhi slices the leaf down the middle.Awhi:“Split it. Don’t rush. Harakeke hates rushing.” Panel 2:She scrapes the leaf with a shell.Awhi:“Scrape until the muka shows — the soft white fibre inside.” Panel 3:Close-up of the glowing muka strands.Awhi:“This is the heart of the flax. This is what we weave.””
  4. #4“The First Weave” Panel 1:Awhi sits cross‐legged, muka strands laid out.Awhi:“We start with two strands. Cross them like paths meeting.” Panel 2:She demonstrates the first twist.Awhi:“Left over right... pull tight.” Panel 3:She looks at the audience.Awhi:“Your turn. Don’t worry if it’s messy. Messy means you’re learning.””
  5. #5“Breathing Life Into It” Panel 1:Awhi’s weave begins forming a small bracelet.Awhi:“Every weave has a story. What’s yours?” Panel 2:She ties the end neatly.Awhi:“When you finish, breathe on it. Give it your mauri.” Panel 3:She holds up the finished piece.Awhi:“There. Your first weave. Wear it with pride.””
  6. #6“Awhi’s Final Message” Panel 1:Awhi stands, the grove behind her glowing.Awhi:“If you can weave flax... you can weave your destiny.” Panel 2:She smiles at the audience.Awhi:“Come back tomorrow. I’ll teach you something harder.””
Art Style: Ligne Claire
Color Mode: Full Color
Panels: 6
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