Roimata Pounamu New-Zealand Greenstone (Medium)

(W32 x 10 x HD55) mm / adjustable waxed cord

Roimata meaning tear (of crying), grief and renewed life. This taonga embodies the energy of healing, shared emotions, empathy, and connectivity to the land.

Roimata toroa describes the tukutuku pattern formed with stitches that fall vertically, like albatross tears. In Te Ao Mãori, the Toroa (albatross) is sacred.

Māori knowledge, mātauranga intrinsically recognises that all animate and inanimate elements are infused with spirit or living essence; encompassing the element of stewardship, or kaitiakitanga, associated with the term when it is used in relation to resources, including land and water.

OUR STORY

Crafted by hand at the Oro Negro Carving Studio on Karangahape Road. We follow Māori Whakairo protocol in crafting taonga that honours the traditions of tangata whenua o Aotearoa.

CARE

Pounamu polishes and shines itself overtime by absorbing the natural oils of your skin. Likewise, rubbing into the surface a natural oil such as olive or coconut oil will also add lustre. Our pounamu is made to be worn daily, yet care should always be taken to prevent sudden impact which can potentially cause hairlines cracks or breaks. Wearing your pounamu close to the skin can always act as a protective measure.