Classic Toki – Honey Lashing

In the world of Pounamu carvings, each piece holds a narrative, a breath of the land it came from, and the hands that shaped it. Today, we explore a toki with a discreetly crafted hole for the necklace, a testament to both innovation and tradition. The toki, or adze, is a symbol of strength, control,…

This toki, named Angitu Manawanui by its owner, is a beautiful piece imbued with deep meaning. Carved from Inanga pounamu featuring stunning Pīpīwharauroa chatoyancy, the pounamu itself originates from the Arahura River on the South Island of New Zealand. Measuring approximately 8cm in length, this toki is a powerful symbol of success achieved through unwavering…

This is an ataahua pounamu with a kaupapa to match. The number seven/whetu is significant to the wearer for many reasons. There are seven notches in the edge, 3 on one side and 4 on the other. This was commissioned just after the 7 week of level 4 lock down during the covid 19 measures…

This is a beautiful and well proportioned toki make from kawakawa pounamu that has a striking patterning to it.  I was very impressed when the final polish had been completed on this. A friend commented that the patterning reminds her of water swirling around a coast line. Since then that is all I could see…

This is how I tie my pounamu toki bindings with pendants that have a hole. It makes a really nice tight, flush binding.  I use 1mm waxed braid for the cord.   [kad_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KmjB47c9Mg” ]   Check out the other posts on the tutorial page for how to tie a whipping and if you want…