Beautiful earrings made by hand by Shona Tāwhiao ( Ngāi Te Rangi )
Pokinikini ( cylindrical strands ) Harakeke ( Flax ) and muka ( A natural strand a fibre extracted from harakeke/Flax ). Black wax cord binding.
Silver hypoallergenic hook and jump ring.
Artist designer and weaver Shona Tāwhiao (Ngāi Te Rangi) has exhibited her distinct style of raranga woven work for 25 years.
Having trained in traditional Māori raranga weaving techniques and methods, by Kahutoi Te Kanawa, Tāwhiao’s talent has been described as exquisite and undeniably unique.