Mangopare Whakakai (Pendant), Blue Rutile on Toast

Mangopare Whakakai (Pendant), Blue Rutile on ToastOur Whakakai (pendants) blend natural materials and whakaaro Mori with a nod to customary design. A contemporary taonga that is perfect for everyday life. Each taonga is made from uku clay in our Taranaki based studio. We create custom designs which are impressed into the uku, before being formed and refined into pendants. Once the clay is completely dry, it is bisque fired in our kiln at 1200 degrees, turning the once malleable uku to a hard and

A pātaka of much wisdom

but those ahi kā - those who keep the home fires burning

blue and other hues peeking through

This product is intended for DIY application however it is a commercial quality product

they were erected to mark territorial boundaries

You can clean your frosted window as usual once the film has set

This taonga is currently available for PREORDER ONLY- please allow 3 WEEKS for us to create this for you

The Kōtuituia wrap derives its name and inspiration from the weaving and interlacing that occurs in raranga

They depict the colours and associations that each star has- for example Tupuārangi is associated with food that comes from the sky- like berries

Now use the squeegee to gently smooth any small pockets of air or water out from the window film

the Iti cut will fit within the 26x21cm frame

It's intended as  a visual prompt to cultivate the culture within this place we dwell