Roimata Pounamu
A simple kuru with beautiful pounamu.
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“Rau Kawea” – A Meaningful Roimata Taonga
10cm Roimata carved from Raukaraka Pounamu. This elegant piece features a pale green hue accented with soft orange patterning, capturing the gentle yet striking beauty of the stone. With a feature hole at the top and a carefully braided honey-white cord, Rau Kawea is a taonga of refined simplicity and deep meaning. The Roimata, or…
Te Aroha Tūturu
Te Aroha Tūturu, meaning “True Love”, is a commissioned roimata created as an anniversary gift from a husband to his wife. The name reflects the enduring love and commitment they have built together, and the thought and care that went into creating something made especially for this occasion. This taonga is carved from beautiful inanga…
Whakapapa – Shared Roots
In the realm of traditional carving, every piece has its own tale to tell, a story that interweaves art, symbolism, and deep-rooted culture. Today, I am excited to unveil two exquisite pieces from my collection, carefully hand-carved from a unique slice of pounamu, or New Zealand greenstone. Both hailing from the same stone, these two…
Angular Roimata
This is a collaboration with a customer to create a Roimata with a masculine wairua. The meaning of the Roimata is comfort, healing, and positive energy. As this is intended for someone where these things are appropriate. The Pounamu is from the Kaniere area, and as you can see is a striking layered pattern. It…
Whanau Toru
This is a set for a whanau of three, Mum, Dad, and Son. Each piece came from the same piece of pounamu, they lay side by side connected until the recent carving process. This is how they started out as rough blanks, chosen specifically for this set, all from the same piece. Each pendant has…
Wairua Kapua
Today, we introduce the “Wairua Kapua” – a pendant carved from the delicate hues of Inanga pounamu. The name “Wairua Kapua” translates to “spiritual reflection of one’s emotions,” perfectly capturing the essence of this pendant. The teardrop shape, known as a roimata, is a powerful symbol in Māori culture. It represents not just tears of…
