Instore Exhibition: Shayne Baron hemp & harakeke weaving
Posted by The Hemp Store on 12th Oct 2026
This spring, The Hempstore Aotearoa brings the Art to FAM, K-Road’s festive community day of family fun. From Saturday 17 October through to 14 November 2026 we will exhibit the timeless, high-concept hemp weaving of Shayne Baron, bringing the traditional forms of Te Ao Māori into modern expression.
Shayne's latest work includes Kahu Rae necklaces made from harakeke and hemp, and Pake (rain capes) made from harakeke, hemp twine, cornhusks and feathers, and from 100% reconstructed hemp 3ply rope with Pheasant feather detailing. These feature the weaving styles Pōtama (Steps to heaven) and Māwhitiwhiti (Cross-stitch). The Kahu Rae also feature Māwhitiwhiti cross stitch and are dyed in vibrant Pride colours befitting of the Karangahape Road district.
Our groovy shop is just four minutes and twenty seconds’ walk from the brand new Karanga-a-hape CRL subway station platforms. Come and experience the past and future merge in contemporary harmony at this exclusive exhibition!
Artist Profile - Shayne Baron
Shayne Baron is a local dynamic multimedia textile artist whose innovative practice harmonizes contemporary design, industrial fabrication, and traditional Māori fibre arts. With a multifaceted approach, Shayne creates works that not only showcase aesthetic beauty but also celebrate cultural heritage and craftsmanship.
Grounded in a robust technical foundation, Shayne's expertise encompasses commercial pattern drafting, bespoke costume construction, and accessory design. From structured handbags to intricate garments, Shayne’s creations reflect a blend of precision and artistry. As a skilled weaver of harakeke (NZ flax) and hemp fibre, he engages deeply with the raw materials of Aotearoa, exploring tactile surface design through intricate fabrics and innovative dyeing processes.
"My creative journey is supported by a comprehensive multidisciplinary education."
Shayne holds a Toi Paematua O te Raranga** (Diploma in Māori Arts), a Bachelor of Fashion degree, and a Foundation Certificate in Visual Arts. This diverse academic background equips him with a unique perspective on materiality and design.
Before diving into the world of textiles, Shayne cultivated an early professional background as a cook, which honed his technical precision and attention to detail. As a qualified industrial machinist, he approaches textiles with an analytical yet deeply sensory mindset. Currently, he works as a wholesale textile attendant, immersing himself in the world of fabrics and continuously fueled by a relentless stream of creative ideas and experimental concepts.
"My work transcends traditional boundaries"
Shayne fluidly navigates between the rigorous geometry of pattern drafting and the organic rhythms of harvesting harakeke fibre. Whether operating heavy industrial machinery to structure a garment, drafting a costume, or submerging natural flax and textiles into deep dyeing vats, he views textiles as living mediums filled with endless possibilities.
"For me, textiles are more than mere surfaces; they are vibrant narratives woven from construction, tradition, and tactile storytelling."
Shayne's lifelong obsession with the manufacturing process connects him to the world around him, making each piece a celebration of cultural identity and artistic exploration and how they connect us to the world around us.
Shayne Baron hemp textile exhibition
Most items are for sale, with prices marked. One item is not for sale.
- Opens: Saturday 17 October, as part of K Road FAM (Food Art Markets, middle Saturday of every month)
- Closes: Saturday 14 November, for the following K Road FAM
- Venue: The Hemp Gallery at The Hemp Store, 253 Karangahape Road. Open 7 Days. Hours.