Borrowed Earth - Ceramic Whakataukī bowl / Small

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

Each bowl 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.

Dimension 110mm diameter x 35mm high

I - Nurture the seed and it will bloom

II - Many hands make light work

III - Stand in the love

IV - I am the land and the land is me

V - A community can use all the skills of its people

VI - A small thing given with love

VII - Let us do this together

VIII - Wave the people together

IX - Be strong, be brave, be steadfast

X - Let us keep close together not far apart

XI - Tomorrows sunshine is my reward for yesterdays shadows

XII - Banish your fears

XIII - If kindness is sown then kindness you shall receive

XIV - Believe in yourself

XV - Love received, love returned

XVI - Believe in yourself

XVII - Banish your fears

XVIII - I am the land and the land is me

XIX - Nurture the seed and it will bloom

XX - My bravery is inherited from my ancestor