Roimata - Tear Drop

  • Kiripaka Roimata Taonga – Earth and Memory

    Kiripaka Roimata Taonga – Earth and Memory

    $180.00

    This 90mm Roimata is carved from Kiripaka (Silcrete), a stone with deep connections to early Māori use in Aotearoa for tools and cutting implements. The long flowing shape of the Roimata symbolises healing, reflection, and emotional strength. One side carries burnt grey tones while the other shows rich dark browns and rusty colours, giving the taonga a strong earthy character. It is finished with an earthy green spiral cord that complements the natural tones of the stone.

  • Kiripaka Toki Roimata Taonga

    Kiripaka Toki Roimata Taonga

    $190.00

    This delicate 65mm taonga is carved from Kiripaka (Silcrete), a stone traditionally used by Māori in Aotearoa for tools and cutting implements before European arrival. The narrow form combines elements of both the Toki and Roimata, bringing together the symbolism of strength, determination, healing, and reflection. The stone carries soft grey colouring with subtle orangey tones through it and is finished with a tan Roimata-style lashing at the top.

  • Kōtuitui

    Kōtuitui

    $900.00

    Kōtuitui speaks to connection that remains strong even through separation. Carved from the same piece of Kawakawa Pounamu, this matching Toki and Roimata symbolise two people whose lives, histories, or relationships remain interwoven no matter where life takes them. Though the stone has been divided into two taonga, both pieces still carry the same shared origin and journey within them.

  • Manawanui Roimata

    Manawanui Roimata

    $240.00

    This 50mm Roimata is carved from serpentine sourced from the Tasman area, a stone full of contrast and depth. The dark, deep greens are broken by pale green mottling and small traces of oxidised orange rind, giving the piece strong character and presence. Shaped with a firm, almost toki-like edge at the base, this Roimata carries a sense of strength and steadiness. Finished with a black Roimata lashing, it is a grounded and resilient taonga.

  • Manu Huia - Pounamu Feather

    Manu Huia – Pounamu Feather

    $850.00

    Manu Huia is a carved huia feather made from dark green serpentine from the Nelson–Tasman area. It has an opaque white rind naturally forming the pale feather tip, creating a striking contrast. The stone appears almost black until held to the light, where its translucency reveals the depth and patterning within. This taonga symbolises dignity, respect, and the carrying of legacy, echoing the mana of the original huia feather. It is 95mm long and finished with a black lashing.

  • Marama – Crescent Moon Pounamu Taonga

    Marama – Crescent Moon Pounamu Taonga

    $190.00

    This crescent moon Pounamu taonga represents Marama, symbolising cycles, renewal, and guidance through change. Carved from mid forest green Pounamu with darker patterning, it is 45mm long and quietly grounded in form and meaning.

  • Marsden Flower Jade Roimata

    Marsden Flower Jade Roimata

    $170.00

    This 50mm Roimata is carved from Marsden Flower Jade with rich green colour and golden flowering throughout. The base is fully rounded, giving the piece a smooth, flowing form. With a curved front and flat back, it’s suspended by a simple hole on a black cord — a timeless and meaningful taonga.

  • Marutea Pakohe Roimata – Strength Through Grace

    Marutea Pakohe Roimata – Strength Through Grace

    $205.00

    This 90mm taonga is carved from Marutea Pakohe, a dense and fine-grained form of argillite. Tapered at both ends with flowing curves, it’s lashed with a black spiral binding. The Roimata form symbolises healing, connection, and the release of emotion. This piece carries the grounded strength of Pakohe, treasured by Māori for generations as a tool and taonga stone.

  • Pakohe Roimata – Takaka Stone of Strength and Healing

    Pakohe Roimata – Takaka Stone of Strength and Healing

    $160.00

    This 70mm Roimata is carved from striped grey Pakohe sourced from the Takaka area. Tapered at both ends, it reflects the natural flow of emotion and healing. Pakohe is a stone of strength, endurance, and connection to tūpuna, and this piece honours that legacy. It’s finished with a black spiral lashing and ready to wear.

  • Pākohe Roimata of Healing and Strength

    Pākohe Roimata of Healing and Strength

    $190.00

    This 75mm pākohe niho pendant symbolises strength, protection, and connection. The creamy stone glows softly in the light and is finished with a three-hole lashing. Niho shapes represent identity and courage, making this a taonga of quiet power and deep meaning.

  • Parirau Kākāriki

    Parirau Kākāriki

    $270.00

    Parirau Kākāriki, meaning “green wing”, draws inspiration from the flowing shape of a wing in motion. This 80mm Roimata is carved from richly coloured Kawakawa Pounamu with beautiful translucency and a graceful, sculptural form. Finished with a traditional black Roimata lashing, it is a taonga that combines elegance, movement, and meaning.

  • Pounamu Roimata Pendant

    Pounamu Roimata Pendant

    $210.00

    This Pounamu roimata is carved from Serpentine Pounamu and measures 70mm long. The stone has a mix of earthy browns and pale greens, with a striking dark brown line formed from the oxidised outer edge of the stone. The rounded base gives the piece a soft, grounded feel, finished with a black spiral lashing for comfortable everyday wear.

  • Pounamu Roimata Pendant

    Pounamu Roimata Pendant

    $210.00

    A small and elegant Pounamu Roimata pendant, 50mm long, with soft rounded curves and a clean flat face on both sides. When held up to the light the stone reveals beautiful internal patterns and translucency, giving the taonga a living depth. It is finished with a traditional black roimata lashing, making it ready to wear.

  • Rau Kawea – Roimata Pendant

    Rau Kawea – Roimata Pendant

    $510.00

    This Raukāraka Inanga Pounamu Roimata pendant features golden tones and a smooth, silky finish with subtle Inanga colouring in parts. At 100mm long, it has a bold presence while remaining gentle to wear. A cutting edge at the base gives it the presence of a whao or chisel, adding a unique layer of symbolism. Named “Rau Kawea,” it symbolises the way taonga carry our connection, memories, and wairua.

  • Raukaraka Pounamu Roimata

    Raukaraka Pounamu Roimata

    $190.00

    The Roimata is a taonga associated with healing, resilience, reflection, and enduring connection. This 70mm Roimata is carved from Raukaraka Pounamu, a stone prized for its rich range of colours and natural character. Finished with a black spiral lashing, it combines the traditional meaning of the Roimata form with the unique beauty of this distinctive Pounamu.

  • Roimata – Inanga

    Roimata – Inanga

    $260.00

    A 55mm Inanga Pounamu Roimata with a Toki cutting edge at the base. Pale and soothing in tone, with a feature hole and white 4-braid cord. One of a kind and ready to wear.