Maori Piupiu SkirtThe authentic Maori piupiu is crafted using the flax plant leaves. Harakeke, or flax as it is more commonly known, grows best in swampy areas. The Maori used flax in making clothing, sandals, and piupiu as well as fashioning sleeping mats, food containers and items that other Polynesian islanders typically made out of lauhala. The piupiu experienced a revival at the beginning of the 20th century as the Maori culture began a cultural renaissance. Eye