‘Wai Pounamu’ 
Translated means ‘Water(s) of Greenstone’.
According to tradition, pounamu was born from Papatūānuku herself. 
One legend describes how her tears of sorrow and joy flowed into the rivers of Te Waipounamu (the South Island) after her separation from Ranginui (the Sky Father).
 
These tears crystalised into pounamu, imbuing the stone with her mauri (life force) and mana (spiritual power).
 
Another narrative tells of her children, the atua (gods) crafting pounamu from her bones as a symbol of her enduring presence. This is why pounamu is often called the "blood of Papatūānuku" or "kōhatu whakairo" (the living stone), revered as a physical fragment of her essence.
 
Tāne Mahuta (god of forests) used pounamu to create the first humans after separating Papatūānuku and Ranginui.
 
He shaped their eyes from pounamu to reflect the wisdom and clarity of the Earth Mother, ensuring humans would always carry her guidance.
 
This legend reinforces why pounamu is gifted to mothers and children - it is a reminder of their sacred bond to the land and each other.
The feathers used in this design are a combination of green and black steam dyed rooster feathers.
The taniko band pattern applied is of the ‘Patiki’.
It represents the ‘Flounder’. It’s form is symbolic of abundance and blessings by bestowing hospitable good luck and prosperity.
The band is woven from top quality NZ wool and is locally sourced.
All of the designs you see advertised on my website can be made in any length and too any width.
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