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Aroha Mai ~ Aroha Atu - Love is received, love is returned Whakatauki (maori proverb) A reminder of love shared and returned - the love that you give to me I give to you. Aroha is more than love - it holds kindness, compassion, care, and connection. In this artwork, tui fly in a forever cycle, symbo...

with a pair of Tui and gold at rim. There are no words on this vessel.This beautiful vessel has been handcrafted using the traditional slab and coil ceramic method. Its natural organic shape and textured surface are the result of this careful process.After being hand-painted and hed, through a techn...

Tall with Piwakawaka, Tui, gold at rim and the inscription Believe in Yourself - Mauria te PonoThis beautiful vessel has been handcrafted using the traditional slab and coil ceramic method. Its natural organic shape and textured surface are the result of this careful process.After being hand-painted...

A tall amphora shaped vessel with a Tui pair and golden interior. This beautiful blessing bowl has been handcrafted using the traditional pinch and coil ceramic method. Its natural organic shape and textured surface are the result of this careful process.After being hand-painted and hed, through a t...

Tall , with two Piwakawaka, and the inscription Love Recieved Love returned - Aroha Mai Aroha AtuThis beautiful vessel has been handcrafted using the traditional slab and coil ceramic method. Its natural organic shape and textured surface are the result of this careful process.After being hand-paint...

Vessel with Tui and Piwakawaka, gold at rim. There are no words on this vessel.This beautiful vessel has been handcrafted using the traditional slab and coil ceramic method. Its natural organic shape and textured surface are the result of this careful process.After being hand-painted and hed, throug...

This print is for unity in honouring te Tiriti of Waitangi - My koha/gift to you ❤️It is freely given and free for you to share - share with your friends and whānau.You can print it at home or have it printed by a commercial printshop, up to A3 size. If you share it online, I'd appreciate you c...

Each aroha heart is hand drawn and slightly different from the next. No two are the same so there will be variations from the shown picture. All say aroha, which is the te reo Maori word meaning love.Measures 120mm x 120mm.Hang with small nail or hook.Limited stock.

Ceramic Piwakawaka Love Heart This little Piwakawaka Heart is the perfect small gift for someone you love. Each heart is a hand painted original - no two are ever the same. There will be variations from the shown picture and from heart to heart. Measures 15cm wide x 13cm high

Ceramic Tui Love Heart This little Tui heart is the perfect small gift for someone you love. Each heart is a hand painted original - no two are ever the same. There will be variations from the shown picture but all are gorgeous. Measures 15cm wide x 13cm high

Ceramic Tui Aroha Heart Aroha is the te reo Maori word meaning Love, and this little Tui heart is the perfect small gift for someone you love ! Each heart is a hand painted original - no two are the same so there will be small variations from the shown picture. Measures 15cm wide x 13cm high

Peace be with you~ Kia tau te RangimārieThis print is a Blessing of Peace, perfect for welcoming guests (manuhiri) into your home or as a heartfelt farewell to those departing. As our native bird of peace, Kereru embodies the peaceful spirit that we wish for all. ❤️ 'Thank you so much for the a...

On a moonlit night, I see in a dream.- Põ atarau e moea iho nei.Dolphins swim in the moonlight. The kowhaiwhai pattern on their bodies represents connection - within family, between friends, those who care for each other no matter how far apart. You can see the kowhaiwhai in the waves and again in...

This print is a representation of the stunning melody of the Tui. A clear and powerful song that resonates and echoes between them. A song that links us to Aotearoa. Korero - to tell, say, speak, read. Kowhaiwhai - a Maori art form that is a way to tell a story ❤️ 'I have received my karakia pri...

Ko au te Whenua I am the land and the land is me - Ko au te whenua, ko te whenua ko au. - Whakatauki (maori proverb)This is a print about Aotearoa. It's about our connection to the land and our sense of belonging to it. Where ever in the world we are, we know that Aotearoa is home. Here Tui, the gu...

Mauria te Pono -Like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, this print is about the power of self belief. It's a beautiful reminder of the love and strength that's inside you 🦋❤️ 'Thank you so much for the art work and for going above and beyond to ensure it arrived in time. The art arrived s...

~ Kei ou ringaringa te ao The Hamsa (Hand of God) is a sign for protection, blessings, happiness, peace and prosperity. The Piwakawaka is the bird in the hand, representing freedom and joy. In the palm, the koru and kowhaiwhai patterns symbolise new beginnings. The Aroha heart is for the Love tha...

Hold strong to your faith and love one another - Kia ū ki te whakapono, kia aroha tētahi ki tētahi whakatauki (maori proverb)Aroha is Love and this art print is about the love we share with others, in life and in spirit, in our home and in our heart. A beautiful print to celebrate the Aroh...

Beautiful and peaceful, Aotearoa whale and calf - guardian and protector, deep love and connection.The mother and calf journey beneath the night sky. Marama, the moon overhead is the natural world of life and light. The kowhaiwhai waves are new life intertwined with the lives of those before, the lo...

He waka eke noa ~ We are all in this together Whakatauki (maori proverb)The literal translation of this whakatauki is 'A waka we are all in with no exception'.This print is about belonging, togetherness, and family. It's about being there for each other, being united in purpose and supporting everyo...

A Matariki Blessing will guide you in all things - Come in love, be patient, be at peace. ~ Ko Matariki te whetu hei arataki e Haere mai i runga i te aroha, e kia manawanui, kia rangimarie. Tuini NgāwaiMatariki is a time to reflect upon the past year, and to decide what to achieve moving forward '...

Huia Wairua I am there by you in spirit - always and forever ~ Kei kona a wairua tonu ahau mo ake tonu atu.This print is about the connection you feel for someone you love. Far away, but always with you in your heart. It's a reminder of the bond of love that can't be broken. Wairua refers to the sou...

May the Love May the love that is between us remain as constant as the tide, As warm as the sun and as Precious as the morning. ~ Ka rite tonu tō tāua aroha, ki te rere o te tai, ki te mahana o te ra, kia puiaki pēnei i te ata. A reminder of the aroha you share - in love, in friendship, within yo...

Whaia te iti Kahurangi ~ Seek the treasure you value most dearlyReach for your dreams and have the courage to fly towards them with courage and faith. This print is about believing in yourself and seeking out the things you really want in life. Tui soar high above the mountains and sea below - Aim h...