This is a set made for a couple that are both having a 21st this year. Two pendants that are connected by the shared designs and meaning that they hold.
The design represent them and their child. Simple, effective and meaningful.
A big and beautiful set for a big and beautiful kaupapa. A set of pounamu all cut from the same raw source is a significant way to represent and deepen a connection with people. This pounamu was created deep under the earth under tremendous heat and pressure. Since it cooled these pieces have laid side…
I have the immense pleasure of sharing a story that is as speical as it is meaningful. It is the tale of a Taonga Pounamu, carved from the heart of South Westland, New Zealand, and carved into a symbol that carries the weight of centuries-old wisdom – the Three Baskets of Knowledge. This unique piece…
Gorgeous cloud patterning in this toki. Some orange colouring coming through that looks like totoweka or raukaraka pounamu. The modern Hei Toki, often worn around the neck as a pendant, represents foremost strength, authority, and leadership. It is can also a symbol of power, courage, wisdom, determination, self-control, and focus.
This is a set that I was honored to be asked to make, to be able to contribute to this whanau journey in a small way means a lot to me. This is a set for a Mother and her two young boys. The way she put it got straight to the core of why…
Gorgeous Toki with koru that represent a whanau. To be worn close to the heart.
I had the privilege of carving a special set of Pounamu, named Tatau Pounamu, commissioned by a father for himself and his children. “Tatau Pounamu” translates to “The Unbroken Bond,” symbolising the unbreakable connection between the father and his children, who live with their mother. Despite the distance, these pendants serve as a reminder of…