Rangiātea Whakakai (Pendant), Cobalt

Rangiātea Whakakai (Pendant), CobaltOur Whakakai (pendants) blend natural materials and whakaaro Mori with a nod to customary design. A contemporary taonga that is perfect for everyday life. Each taonga is made from uku clay in our Taranaki based studio. We create custom designs which are impressed into the uku, before being formed and refined into pendants. Once the clay is completely dry, it is bisque fired in our kiln at 1200 degrees, turning the once malleable uku to a hard and

In a contemporay context

we're releasing these  translucent Window decals for the first time

but these do not affect their strength or beauty

precious notes

to blossom

whānau (family) and connection

it is time to trim the excess that will be on both sides and the bottom edge

there are no two alike with different binding and glaze combinations across each

It's intended as  a visual prompt to cultivate the culture within this place we dwell

The shade Pūkohu is a soft mossy green shade

although the mangopare form is small

but also contribute to protecting and nurturing the world they will one day inherit