I take a lot of my inspiration from the bush and rivers. This is based on the idea or meandering rivers that go with the flow finding the path of least resistance.
This has found a new home with a wonderful woman in Quebec, Canada.
I recently completed a very special taonga for my wife – a 5cm long Roimata, crafted from Aroha Stone. This piece holds deep significance not only because of the stone but because of the connection it symbolises. The Aroha Stone I used features stunning shades of deep purples and pinks through to whites, capturing the…
There’s a profound sense of tranquility, an almost sacred bond that forms when we engage in the age-old practice of carving. It’s a process where one not only shapes a physical object but also carves out a personal journey of understanding and connection. My recent endeavour, the crafting of a pounamu roimata, or a tear-shaped…
Symbolic gestures have a unique way of adding profound depth to significant milestones. Aroha Roimata, a meticulously crafted pounamu pendant, serves as an eloquent illustration of this idea. This striking piece, a large roimata fashioned from Kawakawa pounamu from the Arahura River, tells a deeply personal story. As she stands at the threshold of her…
This is a beautiful and long piece full of emotion and mana/power. The meaning of the Tear Drop is about emotion… It is given to show respect and to a person and acknowledge the relationship between people and the importance of emotion in relationships. Here is Kitty the Mana Wahine who this piece belongs to…
Some boulders just call to me. I found this one on the beach and had a feeling it might hold something special inside. Each cut was a surprise—what looked like an ordinary rock on the outside revealed incredible colours within. Then, when I held it up to the light, it truly came alive. This is…
This is a very special set, made during the unexpected and tragic passing of a great man, son, father, and partner. We are forever connected to those close to us that pass; they are always with us. Having pounamu taonga is a way to have a tangible piece of that connection with us moving forward….
