Roimata Koru Whanau
This piece was made to connect the wearer with their whanau.

The koru represents whanau and the nurturing environment it is. The 5 dots down the side represent their signifcant family members.










In the embrace of the West Coast’s wild beauty, the Arahura River carves its way through the land, nurturing the Kawa Kawa Pounamu with its pure waters. It is here we find Ngā Taonga Tūhono, “Treasures that Connect”, a set of pendants that embodies the convergence of Māori and Gaelic kaupapa within its carved forms….
Earlier this year, a mother commissioned a Roimata for her daughter—Te Puna Aroha, a pendant made to carry her love. You can read about that taonga here: https://campbellcarving.co.nz/aroha-roimata-te-puna-aroha/ Now, her daughter has commissioned a Roimata to give back to her mum—something to carry all the love and support flowing in the other direction. I’ve called…
Carving, at its core, is an intimate act of transformation and storytelling. A recent visitor to our workshop brought in two unique stones she had unearthed while fossicking. These stones, carrying the whispers of the land, have now been shaped into pendants – not just ornaments, but symbols of connection and memory. The crafting of…
This was a special commission from a family friend. It is made for a couple that are celebrating a significant milestone in their lives. The pounamu is sourced from the Kaniere area near Hokitika. The Koru is a special symbol that was chosen to represent the members of this family. I am always blown…
This taonga is a 60mm Roimata carved from Aroha Stone, a unique and captivating material rich with symbolism. Aroha, meaning “love” in te reo Māori, resonates deeply with the purpose and significance of this piece. The stone itself features stunning hues of deep purples, soft whites, and subtle pinks, creating a visual representation of emotional…
This is a subtle and beautiful piece of Pounamu. This Roimata has a deep green colour to it that makes you feel like you are looking right into the heart of it. When you hold it in the light you can see the subtle patterning of this Pounamu that reminds me of the shifting hues…