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Jasper Toki
In the quiet embrace of Kaitorete Spit/Birdlings Flat in Canterbury, New Zealand, nature bestowed a humble gift—a beach pebble of Jasper, weathered by time and tides. From this unassuming stone, a short, wide toki emerged, standing at a mere 4cm in height, yet carrying a profound weight of meaning. This toki, cradled by a four-braid…

Whanau
To me this set is everything that whanau should be. It is connection. It is values. It is tangible representation of the loving bond that a cohesive whanau has. This is a set full of meaning and depth. It was commissioned by the Mum who has recently received a terminal cancer diagnosis! Devastating! She wanted…

Kawa Kawa Toki with Koru
Deep green Kawa Kawa Pounamu toki, with koru in the negative space.

Toki Taumutu
Taumutu, a small coastal settlement near Waihora, Lake Ellesmere, in New Zealand’s South Island, holds a rugged beauty shaped by the relentless sea. It was on this windswept beach that I discovered a beach pebble, a humble piece of ōnewa (greywacke) that whispered of hidden potential. With careful shaping and a respect for the stone’s…

Marsden Flower Jade and Silver
Presenting a set of three exquisite Pounamu pendants, carved from Marsden flower jade. These delicate pieces showcase the mesmerizing beauty of the stone, with a rich deep green hue adorned with intricate white flower patterning and touches of yellow and gold. Each pendant is suspended by elegant silver clasps and chains, adding a touch of…

Toki Whanau
Gorgeous Toki with koru that represent a whanau. To be worn close to the heart.