Kawakawa Earrings 8cm
Gorgous long pair of Kawakawa earrings, wonderful colours and patterns in this pounamu.
Gorgous long pair of Kawakawa earrings, wonderful colours and patterns in this pounamu.
This was an amazing set for a special person. The koru in this piece each represent members of the family, with the parents above looking over and protecting the children. The koru shape comes from unfurling fern fronds that are found all over the wilderness in the bush in Aotearoa. They represent, life, new beginnings,…
Creating a meaningful connection with the essence of Aotearoa through art and taonga is a journey well represented by this exquisite set of Pounamu toki and earrings. Each piece holds a story, a spirit, and a cultural significance that transcends its physical beauty. The toki, measuring about 5cm, is a traditional Maori carving shape that…
I’ve always been captivated by the beauty and significance of pounamu, New Zealand’s precious greenstone. That’s why I was thrilled to craft a pair of earrings from a piece of kawakawa pounamu sourced from the Arahura River on the West Coast. My earrings are simple yet elegant, about 3 centimeters in length, showcasing the vibrant…
I have only made a few sets of earrings so far and they are a challenge creating something on a small scale. They are beautiful and hold a special sort of mana for the wearer. I have had to learn about moulding and shaping stirling silver as well, something that I had never intended on…