Pounamu from the same source is an awesome way to show a strong bond and connection between people.
I was very proud to be asked to make this set for a father and son. The son is still under 5 so a small toki was needed for him, and his father is over 7 foot so big for him!
A toki design represents authority, power, and strength.
Making a matching set is one of the best projects I like to work on. There is something real special about receiving a matching set of Taonga that have been carved from the same stone, as you may feel you and your significant other have been. This pounamu toki and kuru are carved from a…
This set was made as a gift for a special couple to mark their wedding day. It is carved from a gorgeous serpentine pounamu that has some interesting gold and black inclusion that give it character and personality. You can definitely tell these two are made from the same pounamu. Having a set come from…
This commissioned set is named Hono — a word that speaks to the act of joining, connecting, and bringing together. It was created for a group of lifelong friends who recently turned 60. One of the women, now living in Aotearoa, wanted to honour her enduring connection with the other two, who remain in the…
Roimata are teardrop-shaped pounamu pendants that are carved with a variety of traditional designs. They are often given as gifts to represent love, strength, and protection. The roimata in this blog post are made from kawakawa pounamu, which is a rare and highly prized type of pounamu. They each have four dots down the middle,…
It started as a quiet walk on the beach. She wasn’t even looking for anything, just spending time with her husband along the West Coast shoreline. But something caught her eye—a single stone, standing out among the rest. She picked it up and brought it to me to see what could be made from it….
This 7cm Hei Toki is carved from Hapopo Pounamu, found in the rivers of South Westland. The stone is rich and dark until held to the light, where Totoweka colouring—deep reddish-browns—shines through. I finished this taonga with a black lashing and a four-braid cord, simple and strong. This piece was created as a 21st birthday…
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