Rauponga Whakakai (Pendant), Turquoise

Rauponga Whakakai (Pendant), TurquoiseOur 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

Each set of mata is strung on linen thread and handmade in our Taranaki studio from clay

Each of the 9 stars in the Matariki constellation have a small name overlay that can be added the the star if you choose

this te ao māori inspired alphabet poster is just as much for tamariki as their mātua (parents) to enjoy

form and function

When you've finished with them

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

Trim to size if required

pou whenua are also installed in public spaces

Design: Mangopare

Deep Pounamu

above doors or midflight

glazed and named for the Pacific Ocean