A Kāhu soaring with a beautiful kowhaiwhai pattern in the background

The kowhaiwhai pattern represents the flowering Ngutukākā/kākābeak plant.

Bring the beauty and power of nature into your style with Ngā Manu (Birds) earrings, inspired by the rich birdlife that holds deep significance in Māori pūrakau (storytelling/myth). 

Earring dimensions: 12 mm x 60 mm
Materials: Aluminum sublimated pendant + black plated earring hoops
Care instructions: We recommend you care and gently handle your item, treat it like the taonga (treasure) it is. To clean the item, use a damp cloth and let air dry.

About the artist: A natural creative all her life Nichola Te Kiri, founder of the company, explores narratives drawn from the environment around her as well as her heritage and upbringing. Nichola Te Kiri, of dual Māori and Pākeha heritage, was raised in Kirikiriroa (Hamilton), Aotearoa (New Zealand). Her upbringing within two worlds has helped develop her aesthetic for bold and courageous lines, prints and designs. Her belief in mahi telling a story is important to Nichola. Every item has a journey from inspiration to creation. It is the sharing of this story which makes the taonga come alive.