Roimata

Kawakawa Roimata

This stunning Roimata is carved from A-grade Kawakawa Pounamu, known for its deep green colour and remarkable translucency. The pendant has straight tapered sides and a gently curved base, measuring 8cm in length. I’ve added a white spiral lashing to complement the rich green tones of the stone.

The Roimata, or ‘tear drop’ shape, traditionally symbolises healing, comfort, and strength. It is often gifted to express love and support, helping to ease grief or hardship. Wearing a Roimata is believed to bring a calming energy to the wearer, offering protection and peace.

This piece reflects the natural beauty of Kawakawa Pounamu while carrying the traditional symbolism of the Roimata – a meaningful taonga for anyone seeking connection, comfort, and strength.

Roimata Whakamahu

This piece is a pendant that symbolises a journey of growth and healing. It is a beautiful thing to hear that someone is proud to be who they are and that they are caring for themselves as the owner of this will be. This is a gorgeous bright green pounamu with chatoyant fibres in it…

Contemporary | Roimata

Angular Roimata

This is a collaboration with a customer to create a Roimata with a masculine wairua. The meaning of the Roimata is comfort, healing, and positive energy. As this is intended for someone where these things are appropriate. The Pounamu is from the Kaniere area, and as you can see is a striking layered pattern. It…

Hei Toki | Roimata | Sets

Te Oranga Hou

Have you ever held a piece of pounamu and felt a connection to the land and history of Aotearoa (New Zealand)? These taonga (treasured possessions) hold stories waiting to be told, and today I’m excited to share two special pieces I carved: a toki and a roimata, both crafted from the same beautiful raukaraka pounamu,…

Contemporary | Hei Toki | Koru | Roimata | Sets

Turangawaewae

Pounamu is often used as a way of connecting with Aotearoa and with home. That is what this set is about. This is a double koru that goes across all three pieces. It represents the different paths we take and how they all lead to or start from the same center, home. Pounamu from Aotearoa…

Roimata

Kawakawa Roimata with Silver Cap and Chain

The silver on this piece compliments the deep green kawakawa pounamu really well. This was made for a friend of mine to gift to his special person in his life. This is the first time I have used silver in my carvings. Big thanks to Brett from BLJewellery for doing the silver cap.

Koru | Roimata

Roimata Koru

This was made on request of a loved one for someone that is a good friend. The roimata and koru together in this unique way totally suits them. A key feature was that the koru would be seen from end on. Kind on like a secret feature, not obvious to the casual observer. This piece…

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