If you're looking for a reason to buy something meaningful, and haven't quite made your mind up yet, here are some reasons to gift pounamu. From supporting local artists to the deep meaning associated with the stone, pounamu is a truly amazing gift to give.
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My Koru symbolic legacy.
“The Mountain Jade Koru gift has become part of my legacy to my granddaughters. I will let their mothers (my daughters) share their stories of this symbolic gift of independence strength and kindness in the circle of life when inquired about its origins. I have shared my experience of what Koru means to me with my daughters and someday this gift will open the conversation of what Koru means to their girls.
For the record I was presented with this gift during a particular transition in my life and it symbolized hope and courage when I needed that spiritual nourishment. It open my mind to life’s gifts and the wisdom we all possess. ”
– Jeanine F.
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Beautiful piece.
“Beautiful piece and made for an excellent present.
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– Harlan N.
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18 September 2022
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Hand carved
Smooth lines, soft finishes, no scratches and no cuts.
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The Koru is a symbol of life and growth
Resembling the unfurling frond of the native New Zealand silver fern, the Koru connects us to new beginnings, hope for the future, and the good that will follow.
Gift, with love
Every detail of our packaging is thoughtfully curated, from sustainable, low-ink, recyclable materials to personalised touches like mini-meaning cards and artist profiles. For an extra special touch, our Premium Gift Wrapping service means we wrap your piece in elegant kraft paper, tied with natural string and a woven jute ribbon.
Sheree Warren
The artist behind this creationAt just 18 years old, Sheree fell in love with the rugged charm of the West Coast and the creativity of its people. As her friends surfed the wild waters, Sheree walked along the shoreline and found her first piece of pounamu. Two decades later, the self-taught carver and confirmed “West Coaster” is so skilled in her craft, that she tutors at Tai Poutini Polytechnic in Greymouth. Her work is known for its feminine, fluid aesthetic.
A fundamental symbol in Māori art, the koru symbolises life and creation, with its fluid circular shape conveying the idea of everlastingness.
The Koru
The koru is a beloved symbol throughout Aotearoa, seen painted on tipuna (meeting houses), waka (canoes), in traditional Tā moko (Māori tattooing) and on wood and greenstone carvings. Pounamu artists use the koru pattern in many different ways; often introducing it as surface-etching or detail into other forms and shapes. It is though to depict new beginnings, life and hope.