Roimata

9cm Roimata Kawakawa

Discover the enchanting beauty of the Roimata pendant, a treasure from the heart of Aotearoa, New Zealand. Crafted from Pounamu, also known as greenstone or New Zealand jade, this pendant is not just a piece of jewelry but a taonga, a cherished possession with deep cultural significance.

The Roimata shape, characterized by its elongated form, is often referred to as the “teardrop.” It symbolizes comfort, healing, and strength. It is a totem for emotional balance, often worn to bring inner peace and to honor memories of loved ones.

Embracing a Roimata pendant from Campbell Carving means more than wearing a piece of jewelry; it’s about carrying a piece of New Zealand’s soul with you. It’s a connection to the land, the people, and the stories that make these creations truly unique.

Roimata | Sets

Roimata Surprise

This was a find on a beach that a woman brought into me. She was interested to see if we could turn her surprise find into a taonga for her to wear. This gorgeous Roimata was the result. You can see the pounamu that we started with below. Things do not always turn out this…

Roimata

Wairua Kapua

Today, we introduce the “Wairua Kapua” – a pendant carved from the delicate hues of Inanga pounamu. The name “Wairua Kapua” translates to “spiritual reflection of one’s emotions,” perfectly capturing the essence of this pendant. The teardrop shape, known as a roimata, is a powerful symbol in Māori culture. It represents not just tears of…

Contemporary | Roimata | Sets

Timatanga – Beginning

This is a pounamu that is part of a larger set. The set was made for a childrens book that my wife created. There is one pounamu for each page of the book. The main page for this is called Sand in my toes salt in my nose and you can see all the artwork…

Hei Toki | Roimata | Sets

Whanau Porohita Whā

This set has an incredible and significant meaning and purpose. The brief was to create something for the whanau of four from the same source that fit together kinda like a jigsaw, to represent and strengthen the connection and whanaungatanga of them. This commission is a great example of an idea coming together in the…

Roimata

Kuru Refurbish – Natual Finish

This was a cool job to do. I really liked the natural finish of these pieces as well as how they ended up looking with the full kuru lashing. You can see in the photos below the starting point and then the process I went through to reshape them for the lashing.

Hei Toki | Meaningful Stories | Roimata | Sets

Whāriki o te Maunga

This is a very special set, made during the unexpected and tragic passing of a great man, son, father, and partner. We are forever connected to those close to us that pass; they are always with us. Having pounamu taonga is a way to have a tangible piece of that connection with us moving forward….

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