Borrowed Earth - Whakataukī Bowls / Large 2

Ceramic bowls by Borrowed Earth made out of their studio in Whangaparoa.

Each bowl includes a unique Whakataukī (Māori proverb) which represent the wisdom guiding Māori culture. Whakataukī are commonly used as inspirations in speeches and also as gentle reminders spoken to each other in everyday life. They are poetic expressions of wise sayings which allude to symbols native to Aotearoa.

Dimension 230mm diameter x 40mm high

1 - Give as well as take and all is well

2 - Through looking and listening we gain wisdom

3 - May the calm be widespread, may the ocean glisten as greenstone, may the shimmer of light everdance across your pathway

4 - Send love to the past, send love to the future, be love today

5 - May the calm be widespread, may the ocean glisten as greenstone, may the shimmer of light everdance across your pathway

6 - Every moment of everyday is a chance to point your spirit towards something positive

7 - May the calm be widespread, may the ocean glisten as greenstone, may the shimmer of light everdance across your pathway

8 - With a peaceful heart we will always get the best results

9 - Give as well as take and all is well

10 - Be strong be brave be steadfast

11 - Care for the land care for the people go forward

12 - Every moment of everyday is a chance to point your spirit towards something positive

13 - Foster the pathway of knowledge to strength, independence and growth for future generations

14 - A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand but touches your heart

15 - Goodwill towards others is a precious treasure

16 - Every moment of everyday is a chance to point your spirit towards something positive