Roimata Pounamu
A simple kuru with beautiful pounamu.
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Koha Mo Whanau
What an amazing and special set this is, and it has turned out tino ataahua due to the choice of pounamu. Tau Ke! A special commission for a special reason, a new member is on the way and it has been a journey to for this couple to get to the point of welcoming this…
Roimata Whakatipu
This Roimata was carved to complete a set. The owner already had a pair of earrings carved in the same design, each with a koru cut from the sides and three notches at the base. Those notches represent the past, present, and future — the journey of life and the growth that continues through it….
Roimata Whānau Set: A Family’s Connection in Kawakawa Pounamu
I’m excited to share the completion of a very special project: a set of Pounamu carvings for a cherished family. This journey began a few years ago with a Toki for the husband and son. Recently, I had the honor of completing the set with these Roimata for the wife and daughter, using the same…
Kōtuitui – Interconnected
Kōtuitui, a name derived from the Māori word meaning to interlink or connect, perfectly embodies the core spirit of this collection. Much like the threads that interweave to form a strong bond, this set of Pounamu pendants represents the intricate and inseparable links that bind us to family and our roots in Aotearoa. Carved from…
Wide Roimata – A Father & Son Collaboration
This taonga is more than just a carving—it marks a moment in time, a step in my son’s journey as a carver. He chose the Pounamu, shaped the form, and put in the hard work sanding and polishing. My role was simply to guide when needed, offering advice and support as he brought his vision…
Roimata Surprise
This was a find on a beach that a woman brought into me. She was interested to see if we could turn her surprise find into a taonga for her to wear. This gorgeous Roimata was the result. You can see the pounamu that we started with below. Things do not always turn out this…
