The Poi was used many, many years ago by the Maori people of New Zealand to gain their flexibility and strength in their hands and arms. The word ‘Poi’ is the Maori name for a ‘ball’ on a cord. The Poi is used by the female in performances, the string to hold the ball on top is normally flaxed. The Poi was originally used by the Maori women for keeping their hands flexible for weaving. What did the men use the poi for? Now I am going to explain how to make a poi.
Firstly, Whaea Emma had to tie a knot in two pieces of cotton. Then we had to choose two colors and start weaving our way through them. When we were weaving we had to cross our cotton strings and make our way till there was about 6 or 7 centimeters to go. When we had done that Whaea Emma tied another knot.
Secondly, we had to get the fluff and roll it up into a ball. Then we had to put some cut in half plastic bags and put them on the rolled up fluff. Next we had to put a piece of string around the ball and tie it. After that we had to cut the extra bits off.
Finally, the answer to my initial question is... They used them for arrangement and training before battle. That is how you make a poi and facts about the poi. The poi is a Maori weapon and dance use it is also used by both Men and Women.
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