Toki Aroha
Beautiful pounamu taonga with a beautiful kaupapa of Aroha.

Beautiful pounamu taonga with a beautiful kaupapa of Aroha.
This is a set for a special whanau that connect with the ngahere/bush. they even had the analogy of a sheltering tree in their wedding vows. The fact that these are all from the same piece of pounamu as well as the connected through the theme of the ngahere is double important for this whanau….
The artistic realm of Pounamu carving has long been an avenue for translating nature’s marvels into tangible keepsakes. One such creation, now gracing this collection is the exquisitely carved 11cm Huia feather pendant. This piece is not only a nod to the bird itself but also to the profound significance it holds in Maori culture….
The Arahura River, carving its path through the heart of Te Waipounamu (the South Island), is a place of immense natural beauty and cultural significance. For generations, Maori carvers have sought pounamu (greenstone) from its waters, recognizing its strength and beauty as a material fit for taonga (treasure). This 5cm toki pendant, hand-carved from kawakawa…
This piece was made for a special couple to commemorate their wedding. The double koru is a symbol of coming together to make one of two, it is unity, it is kotahitanga. This piece on pounamu is from South Westland in Aotearoa, and has been set in a piece of Rimu.
This set was made for two friends of ours to celebrate and recognise their wedding day. They are both lovers of the outdoors, the forests, the mountains, the rivers and the beaches. This set is made from one piece of pounamu to symbolise a view that is special to them across a bay of a…