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, and growth.
Crafted from the rich, dark green stone native to New Zealand, this Pounamu pendant takes the shape of the Ruru, New Zealand’s native owl. The carving, with its smooth, curved lines, mirrors the Ruru’s natural silhouette. The pendant’s colour is a deep forest green with lighter green hues, resembling the shades of the New Zealand…
This toki is for a much loved man in a family. It was designed with mana and power in mind. The Lions head is to symbolise fearlessness, and urge to protect, loyalty, and leadership. It also connects this man with his home country, Sri Lanka, and so connects where he is from and where he…
This set was made for a 35th Wedding Anniversary. Coral is the symbol for this anniversary and jade is the modern gemstone for it, or emerald traditionally. The porohita/circle was chosen as a symbol of completeness, one to be worn by each in the marriage. The pounamu was selected for its patterning, which gives it…
As the year draws to a close, I’ve had the honour of creating a special set of taonga to recognise the contributions of the head students at my kura. This set of five Niho, carved from a single piece of Kawakawa Pounamu sourced from South Westland, embodies the connection these leaders have shared with each…
A koru represent new beginnings, life, and growth. When you put two together it can represent the coming together of two things, often people, or families. It represents the connection we have with other people, and other wairua.
This is a gorgeous deep green pounamu from South Westland, in Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. Made for a family member as a piece that can be placed somewhere special. The Koru is a shape found in much of nature. The significant place for me is in the fern frond. It is the shape the frond…
