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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

Manawa Stud Manawa is the Mori word for heart. These studs look beautiful in black and mulberry or dusty pink. The Manawa studs are the perfect gift for someone you love, or as a wee gift to yourself because. why not You deserve it girl Details Materials used: Acrylic, stainless steel posts Size: 1.5 cm

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

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...

Poutama The poutama is a traditional Mori pattern that is common throughout Mori weaving and artwork. It means stairs or stairway to heaven, and symbolises whakapapa or genealogy, and also the pursuit of knowledge and levels of advancement and growth. A perfect gift for anyone in the education indus...

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...

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

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...

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

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Proven New Zealand engineering with a contemporary design twist, suited to both traditional and modern interiors. Awa's fluid form is both aesthetically and ergonomically pleasing.

Dimensions are of one earring, weight is two earrings combined.

Proven New Zealand engineering with a contemporary design twist, suited to both traditional and modern interiors. Awa's fluid form is both aesthetically and ergonomically pleasing.

Proven New Zealand engineering with a contemporary design twist, suited to both traditional and modern interiors. Awa's fluid form is both aesthetically and ergonomically pleasing.

Proven New Zealand engineering with a contemporary design twist, suited to both traditional and modern interiors. Awa's fluid form is both aesthetically and ergonomically pleasing.