Pounamu Whanau

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, representing the four members of the whanau who commissioned them.

Roimata have a long and rich history in Māori culture. They are often used to represent the bond between whānau, or extended family.

Roimata can also be used to represent the journey of life. The teardrop shape represents the tears that are shed throughout life, both happy and sad. The roimata is a reminder that we are all connected, and that we will all experience both joy and sorrow.

The roimata is a beautiful and meaningful taonga that can be cherished by whānau for generations to come. It is a reminder of the love, strength, and protection that whānau provide.