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Te Whai Whai is the Māori word for sting-ray. They are believed to be kaitiaki or guardians of the ocean. They dwell on the bottom of the ocean floor, with their eyes fixed at the top of their head, watching from below and protecting the areas where shellfish and fish are caught. DetailsMaterials u...

‘the place we are nourished’ and is the word for both land and placenta, as we are all born from the womb of Papatuanuku. The traditional practice of burying the whenua (placenta) and pito (umbilical cord) connects a newborn baby to their ancestral land. This Maori earring represents our connec...

This design Whetū Marama means bright star and represents the stars of the Matariki cluster. It features an intricate Tāniko pattern representing stories and traditions passed down. DetailsMaterials used: Acrylic earrings, with gold plated stainless steel ball studs.Size: 4.4cm (excl studs)Please...