This is a tear or water drop roimata. I love the marsden flower jade that this is made from.
It was made for my mother in law. Definitely wanted to keep this one in the family. It has a hidden hole in the back which give a really cool effect.
This is a pounamu that is part of a larger set. The set was made for a childrens book that my wife created. There is one pounamu for each page of the book. The main page for this is called Sand in my toes salt in my nose and you can see all the artwork and pounamu…
This 7cm Kapeu is carved from Kahurangi Pounamu, a stone prized for its vivid clarity and rich green tone. The high translucency of this piece reveals a depth and glow that shifts in the light, showing off the natural beauty of the stone. It hangs from a tan 4-braid cord, simple and strong, complementing 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,…
This is a pounamu that is part of a larger set. The set was made for a childrens book that my wife created. There is one pounamu for each page of the book. The main page for this is called Sand in my toes salt in my nose and you can see all the artwork and pounamu…
Today, I want to share a recent creation: a tangiwai pounamu roimata, a teardrop pendant carved from a particularly beautiful piece of translucent tangiwai pounamu. Measuring just 4cm long and adorned with a sleek black lashing, this roimata is a captivating blend of delicacy and strength. The near-translucency of the pounamu allows light to dance…
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…
