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Tniko Poutama This intricate design is inspired by the double poutama pattern seen in both traditional tukutuku and tniko designs. Details Materials used: 3mm bamboo, with stainless steel hooks Size: 5.5cm length (excluding hooks

Tniko Poutama This intricate design is inspired by the double poutama pattern seen in both traditional tukutuku and tniko designs. Details Materials used: 3mm bamboo, with stainless steel hooks Size: 5.5cm length (excluding hooks

Tniko Poutama This intricate Maori design is inspired by the double poutama pattern seen in both traditional tukutuku and tniko designs. The poutama is a pattern that is common throughout Mori weaving and artwork. It means stairs or stairway to heaven, and symbolises whakapapa or genealogy, and also...

Awa Intricate and elegant, this stylised koru design represents a flowing awa (river). Using very fine laser cut detail, this Maori earring design is refined, unique and strong, just like the awa here in Aotearoa. Details Materials used: Bamboo earrings, with stainless steel hooks Size: 6cm length (excluding hooks

Piki Ake Piki Ake means to ascend or rise up. This stunning design symbolises the rising of the Matariki cluster. Available in two colours, silver mirror and gold mirror. These pieces beautifully embody Matariki. Details Materials used: Acrylic earrings, with stainless steel hooks Size: 6cm (excl hooks

Waka Hoe This stunning design represents the traditional waka hoe or waka paddle. It features a Maori design to represent the ornate carvings on traditional waka hoe, an ocean inspired tip with a resin finish to add a water-like shine. This is a statement piece that is sure to draw a lot of compliments Details Materials used: Bamboo earrings, with stainless steel hooks Size: 6cm (excl hooks)

Mako Mako is a type of large shark found around the world and in New Zealand waters. Mako is also the name of our whare tupuna at Wairewa/Little River and ancestor. Details Materials used: Bamboo wood earrings, stainless steel studs Size: 3cm length (excl. stud

Awa Intricate and elegant, this stylised koru design represents a flowing awa (river). Using very fine laser cut detail, this Maori earring design is refined, unique and strong, just like the awa here in Aotearoa. Details Materials used: Bamboo earrings, with stainless steel hooks Size: 6cm length (excluding hooks

These beautiful gift boxes have been carefully curated to celebrate the special wahine in your life. Featuring two stunning earrings (two design options) and a card from Mako Design, and beautiful skincare products from Poipoia tautahi. Each gift box features: - Tniko Poutama/Pitau-a-Manaia (green) ...

Kowhaiwhai Kowhaiwhai pattern is usually a repetitive pattern used in Maori art and on the rafters of marae. They are typically made up of different koru patterns and combinations. Kowhaiwhai patterns can represent whakapapa and genealogy, nature, growth, new life and harmony. This kowhaiwhai design...

Mana Wahine This stunning illustrative design depicts a strong wahine toa. The words Mana Wahine can be interpreted as meaning: woman of strength and powerful woman. It also has strong spiritual and feminist meanings. This Mana Wahine design was created to empower and celebrate the strength of all w...

ORDERING NOTE: Sold in Packs of 2 Design: Poutama This pattern means stairway to the heavens, signifying the growth of man, striving ever upwards to reach the peak of one's goals objectives. To focus on attainment and achievement. DIMENSIONS LARGE: 10 mm x 45 mm DIMENSIONS SMALL: 10 mm x 30 mm MATER...

ORDERING NOTE: Sold in Packs of 2 Design: Poutama This pattern means stairway to the heavens, signifying the growth of man, striving ever upwards to reach the peak of one's goals objectives. To focus on attainment and achievement. DIMENSIONS: 45 mm x 40 mm MATERIAL: Perspex HOOKS: Silver plated (NF)...

We are proud to stock this handmade jewellery from local pakihi Mako Design. This stylised "kapeu" design is inspired by the traditional Mori ear adornment. It is delicately scored and then "dipped" in black, white or royal blue, giving it a beautiful pop of colour. This beautiful earring is so ligh...

Huia Iti The ever popular huia earrings are now in a smaller size The simple feather earring design with a painted tip creates a modern take on this Maori earring. The huia feather traditionally was a symbol of importance, with feathers reserved for people of high status. Available in 3 amazing colo...

Mere The Mere - named after the short, blade weapon from which it takes its shape. This elegant Maori earring design comes in black with a storm paint fill, and gumleaf which a white paint fill. Details Materials: Acrylic earrings, with stainless steel hooks Size: 7cm length (excluding hooks

Tino Rangatiratanga Tino Rangatiratanga symbolises Mori sovereignty and cheiftonship. This Mori design was inspired by the Tino Rangatiratanga flag and the movement around it. Available in 2 colours - iconic black and red. Details Materials used: Acrylic earrings, with stainless steel hooks Size: 5.5cm length (excluding hooks

Kapeu This stylised kapeu is inspired by the traditional Mori ear adornment. It is delicately scored and then "dipped" in black, white or royal blue, giving it a beautiful pop of colour. This beautiful Maori earring is so lightweight, and versatile. Details Materials: Bamboo wood earrings, with stainless steel hooks Size: 7cm length (excluding hooks

Te Hau Tonga This design Te Hau Tonga means southern wind and represents the southerly wind bringing the cold breath of Takurua (Winter). It is inspired by the atua Twhirimtea casting his eyes into the heavens, also known as the story of Matariki. This design can come as a matching necklace and earr...

Poutama design represents the ongoing learning our ppi go through in their life. these threads tautoko (support) their journey to find their mana and define their place in the world. Cotton fibres breathe naturally and allows new born ppi to regulate their own temperature. Specs: - 120cm x 120cm - 100% Organic Cotton - Designed in Aotearoa

The shark tooth whakakai capped in red clay are traditionally worn and revered. This contemporary style of mako tooth earring also feature a Niho (Taniwha teeth) pattern adding to the effect of the peice. Representing resilience and leadership these must be worn with pride in the face of adversity. Designed and made in Tauranga Moana Measurement: 5cm approx from hook to bottom

Poutama - Muslin Wrap Poutama design represents the ongoing learning our ppi go through in their life. these threads tautoko (support) their journey to find their mana and define their place in the world. Ensuring your ppi is cared for, protected and warm in these most precious years of their lives....

Design: Poutama This pattern means stairway to the heavens, signifying the growth of man, striving ever upwards to reach the peak of one's goals objectives. To focus on attainment and achievement. Earring details: Sizes : SML: 1 - 3cm in length MED: 3 - 4 cm in length LRG: 4 - 5cm in length XLRG: 5 ...