Tapatoru Whanau, Triangle and Family
This piece is a nice way to connect a mother with her whanau.

The koru in the middle represent the members of her whanau and come together in a manawa or heart shape for the aroha between these people.
This piece is a nice way to connect a mother with her whanau.
The koru in the middle represent the members of her whanau and come together in a manawa or heart shape for the aroha between these people.
Blending cultures is an awesome thing. It can be difficult to honor and respect the two sides of who you are or where you come from and where you are now. This is one way it can be done. The five spear heads down the middle traditionally symbolise strength, prosperity, and providing for family. In…
This is a piece that I was really keen to make. It is for a teacher who is passionate about education and committed to lifelong learning. Education is one of the important areas of work that I have focused on in my short life and to make this for another teacher is special. The piece…
In the heart of Aotearoa, amidst the ancient landscapes and whispered stories of ancestors, this precious pounamu was born from the rugged terrain. Originally from the same piece of Marsden Flower jade, they hold within them a profound tale of love, strength, and the promise of generations yet to come. Crafted with this kaupapa in…
This was an amazing set for a special person. The koru in this piece each represent members of the family, with the parents above looking over and protecting the children. The koru shape comes from unfurling fern fronds that are found all over the wilderness in the bush in Aotearoa. They represent, life, new beginnings,…
This set was a privilege to work on and create. The design and significance that went into this piece was deep and meaningful. I called this set Te Waenga as it fully represents the deep significance of the space between people and a strong yet invisible connection can be nurtured here. This set represents this…
This a beautiful set that was made for some very good friends of mine. They have a very lucky young boy and girl that will now have this pair of taonga pounamu to wear and connect them.