Kiwi Koru
I can see a kiwi and a koru in this one, the kiwi was unintentional yet cool.
I can see a kiwi and a koru in this one, the kiwi was unintentional yet cool.
I want to share a pounamu pendant that holds a story close to my heart. It’s a piece I call “Kaha Wahine,” which translates to “Strong Woman” in Te Reo Māori. The name wasn’t chosen lightly. This pounamu was commissioned by a remarkable woman who has battled and emerged stronger from breast cancer. The pounamu…
This is a beautiful form. I fell in love with it more as I carved it. The koru traditionally represents, new growth and challenges, new beginnings or a fresh start. The shape comes from the new shoots of ferns in the nghere, the bush as they unfurl to become the new fronds of the plant….
This piece is a nice way to connect a mother with her whanau. The koru in the middle represent the members of her whanau and come together in a manawa or heart shape for the aroha between these people.
For centuries, pounamu (greenstone) has held a sacred place in Maori culture, revered for its beauty, strength, and spiritual significance. This 4cm kawakawa pounamu cross pendant embodies this legacy, offering a touch of the divine in a captivating piece of jewelry. The cross is carved from kawakawa pounamu, a type of greenstone prized for its…
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.
This is a piece designed to celebrate womanhood. It was made for a special wahine. The ‘clouds’ or ‘flower’ in this piece of pounamu give it a depth of character that will always make this stand out as a one of kind. This is the slice of pounamu before all the work. You can see…