This was a special set of taonga, created for a collector who wanted a sample of several different stone types from Aotearoa. Each taonga is carved from a different kind of stone, representing the incredible variety and richness of our whenua. The collector wanted to showcase not just the beauty, but also the diversity of…
This Roimata is carved from Aotea, a rare and beautiful stone found only in a single river valley in South Westland. At 55mm long, it has a strong and simple shape – a tapered drop that draws the eye downward, grounding the wearer. Roimata traditionally symbolises healing, release, and the flow of emotion – like…
I’m excited to introduce Te Ao Aotea, the first taonga I’ve carved from the rare and beautiful Aotea stone. This name, which translates to “The Aotea World,” was chosen to reflect both the circular shape of the pendant and the deep connection between the stone and the world. The circle, or porohita, is a powerful…
