Borrowed Earth - Ceramic Whakataukī Wall Hanging / Medium

Ceramic wall hangings by Borrowed Earth made out of their studio in Whangaparoa.

Each wall hanging includes a unique Whakataukī (Māori proverb) which represent the wisdom guiding Māori culture. Whakataukī are commonly used as inspirations in speeches and also as gentle reminders spoken to each other in everyday life. They are poetic expressions of wise sayings which allude to symbols native to Aotearoa.

I - Goodwill towards others is a precious treasure

II - Through looking and listening we gain widsom

III - Stand in the love

IV - After the storm the rainbow appears

V - Be strong be brave be steadfast

VI - Stand in the love

VII - A small thing given with love

VIII - Goodwill towards others is a precious treasure

IX - I am the land the land is me

X - A community can use all the skills of it's people