Roimata Whanau
This Roimata was made to celebrate motherhood and her three children.

The three dots are for each of her children. The Roimata traditionally represents empathy, compassion, and connection with people.









This Roimata was made to celebrate motherhood and her three children.
The three dots are for each of her children. The Roimata traditionally represents empathy, compassion, and connection with people.
This is a deep and beautiful set. A classic Roimata and matching Toki. The toki is my recurved design, this accentuates the cutting edge and creates depth that is pleasing to the eye. The toki traditionally represents strength, courage, and authority. The Roimata has curves that flow similiar to original Roimata and Kuru that were…
The roimata, with its teardrop shape, is a deeply touching pounamu (greenstone) design. The name I’ve chosen for this piece, “Waiora”, means “life-giving water” or “healing water”, reflecting the roimata’s symbolism of support and renewal. This slender pendant, widening towards a gently curved, rounded base, feels soft and soothing despite being carved from stone. The…
This recent commission has been an incredible honour to create, especially as it is for a family friend from my childhood. The piece holds special significance, as one of their siblings is about to have her first child, and this Roimata represents the deep love and support of her large family. What makes it even…
The name “Whānau Kōtuitui” paints a vivid picture. Meaning “Family Binding”, it captures the soul of this collection. Pounamu is so intrinsically linked to our land, its people, and their ancestry that it moves beyond mere aesthetics to become a taonga (treasure) with profound meaning. This is the wairua of pounamu, more commonly known to…
Pounamu, often referred to as New Zealand greenstone, holds a cherished place in Maori culture. Hailing from South Westland, the kawa kawa variety is particularly noteworthy for its distinctive bright green hue. From this precious stone, I’ve crafted a pendant named the “Kawakawa Comfort Drop,” a 4cm long piece that beautifully adopts the teardrop, or…
Pounamu, also known as New Zealand greenstone, holds immense cultural significance for the Maori people. It’s a vessel of stories, emotions, and traditions that span generations. The “Whānau Kotahi” set, which translates to “Unified Family”, is a beautiful embodiment of this sentiment. This particular set of four pendants, carved for a family of four –…