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When I was little I was scared of moths.Now I love them, mysterious feathery moonlight creatures they're always welcome in my home.These moths are also from nature, made from clay with a matte rather than glossy finish. Each one is a little piece of handmade art - a beautiful surprise for the small...

These ceramic Tūī and Pīwakawaka are individually handmade and hand painted by me in my studio in Aotearoa. Each bird has its own shape and character, with the artwork painted and hed directly onto the clay.The birds have a softly curved form rather than sitting completely flat against the wall...

Blessing Bowl – Love Aroha A piece about loveAroha is a word I return to again and again in my work. It's love, affection and compassion, and for me it is about the connection we have with one another.The Tūī and Pīwakawaka meeting around the bowl, together with the words Aroha and Love, make t...

Blessing Bowl – I Love YouA beautiful way to say the words that matter most.This one-of-a-kind ceramic Blessing Bowl carries the message “I love you – Kei te aroha au ki a koe", with three Tūī bringing the words to life.I made this bowl as a piece about love that is direct, generous and unco...

For me, the Tūī represents strength, guidance, a free spirit and the protection of love.In this vessel, two Tūī fly around the form - there is a sense of movement as they fly towards each other, and their connection is shown by the kōwhaiwhai inspired pattern which flows around the rim.The tall...

Blessing Bowl – Love ArohaFor me, the Pīwakawaka has a joyful, playful spirit. It is a bird of movement and communication, and in this piece two Pīwakawaka fly towards each other, full of the joy of connection and love.The words Aroha and Love are worked into the artwork, bringing the feeling of...

Blessing Bowl – Three TūīFor me, the Tūī represents strength, guidance, a free spirit and the protection of love.Three Tūī come together around this vessel, their movement and connection creating the heart of the artwork. There are no words on this piece - the birds, the form and the hand-pa...

Blessing Bowl – Tūī TūīFor me, the Tūī represents strength, guidance, a free spirit and the protection of love.A Tūī pair fly together around this vessel, their movement and connection creating the heart of the artwork. There are no words on this piece the birds, the form and the hand-pain...

For me, the Tūī represents strength, guidance, a free spirit and the protection of love.In this vessel, two Tūī fly around the form - there is a sense of movement as they fly towards each other, and their connection is shown by the kōwhaiwhai inspired pattern which flows around the rim.The tall...

Aroha Hearts A little piece of aroha to give, keep and treasure.Aroha is the te reo Māori word for love, affection and compassion - and these handmade hearts are made to say what's in your heart.Choose Aroha or Love , with a Tui or Piwakawaka, or make it personal with your own name.They make a love...

Love, alwaysKa Rite — Love, AlwaysKa rite tonu tō tāua aroha, ki te rere o te tai, ki te mahana o te rā, kia puiaki pēnei i te ata.May the love that is between us remain as constant as the tide, as warm as the sun, and as precious as the morning.Two pīwakawaka fly above an aroha heart, flying...

" Ka whakata i tona Manawa " - Allow time for breathing A print for meditation. We can get too busy, calm the breath, calm the mind.Ka whakata i tō manawaAllow time for breathing.We can get so busy that we forget to stop - breathe, calm the breath, calm the mind.Butterflies with koru-patterned wing...

- Each set includes six different artworks- Blank inside- Includes envelopes- on Back- Choose between greeting cards or postcards- Printed in Aotearoa

- A5 size- Matte finish- Durable- Well packaged- Great quality! These stickers are so cute! I was so happy when I opened them to see what great quality they are - I've stuck them on everything 😊

Fly Spirit, Fly~ E Rere Wairua e RereFrom 'Purea Nei' - a waiata (song) by Henare Mahanga / Hirini Melbourne Art Print Details: This is a high quality fine art print. Open Edition Print - Hand signed and titled. Matte archival cotton rag 280gsm paper. Epson archival inks using best quality giclée p...

May the sun bring you energy by day, May the moon softly restore you by night, May the rain wash away your worries, May the wind blow new strength into your being. May you walk on this earth in peace all the days of your life, and know it's beauty forever and ever.~ Ko tō ngao ki a Tamanuiterā i t...

~ E arohaina ana koe Ko te mea nui ko te aroha - love is the most important thing. In te reo Māori, aroha is more than romantic love. It carries care, compassion, and the kind of deep connection that holds people together through everything. This print is a way of telling someone that they are lov...

May the sun bring you energy by day, May the moon softly restore you by night, May the rain wash away your worries, May the wind blow new strength into your being. May you walk on this earth in peace all the days of your life, and know it's beauty forever and ever.~ Ma te ra e kawe mai, te ngoi ia r...

Don’t go ahead of me or walk behind me, but stand here by my side. Let us share our hopes and dreams. ~ Kaua e whai mai kei mua rānei, engari tū mai ki tōku taha kia tiritiria ā tātou wawata me ngā moemoeaThese two tui are side by side, flying together, with a shared vision of their lives ah...

My love for you is greater than all the stars in the sky. ~ Nui atu tōku aroha ki a koe i ngā whetū o te rangi. Three tui ~ the stars in the sky - Faith, Hope and Love.Art Print Details: Open edition Each print is Hand Signed Matte archival cotton rag 320gsm paper (photocopy paper is 60gsm) Paper...

Beautiful Tui and Fantail reflected in a hazy blue pool of light and water. Manu is the te reo maori name for bird. Manu tui and manu piwakawaka are shining here.Art Print Details: This is a high quality fine art print. Limited Edition Print - Hand signed and a numbered. Matte archival cotton rag 28...

" Ka whakata i tona Manawa " - Allow time for breathing A print for meditation. We can get too busy, calm the breath, calm the mind.A3 Limited edition of 100Hand signed and numberedMatte archival 270gsm textured paper, archival inks.

" Tui Tui Arohanui "- From the original painting.Hand signed and numberedA3 Limited edition of 100A4 Limited edition of 100Matte archival 270gsm textured paper, archival inks.

" Peaceful Morning " - Ata marie Piwakawaka, from an original painting.Hand signed and numberedA4 Limited edition of 100A3 Limited edition of 100Matte archival cold pressed paper, archival inks.