TITI MAKAWE | POUNAMU HAIR PIN

ONE OF ONE

He taonga tuku iho & An heirloom for generations.

An expression of whakapapa, craftsmanship and contemporary Māori artistry.

Individually hand-carved from naturally sourced Nelson pounamu, this striking 22.5cm Titi Makawe is a one-of-one creation, thoughtfully crafted to be worn, treasured and passed down through generations.

Over 30 hours of meticulous carving, sanding and polishing have gone into bringing this taonga to life. Its deep, dark body reveals beautiful blue-green tones, with each natural variation telling a story unique to the stone.

More than a hair accessory, this is wearable art. A contemporary expression of Māori identity, grounded in the enduring significance of pounamu as taonga tuku iho.

Presented in a lined heirloom keepsake box, this piece has been created with the intention of becoming part of someone's whakapapa story & something to be cherished today and entrusted to future generations.

TAONGA DETAILS

- Stone: Naturally sourced Nelson, New Zealand pounamu

- Length: 22.5cm

- Craftsmanship: Hand-carved, sanded and polished over 30 hours

- Design: Contemporary Māori hair pin / Titi Makawe

- Exclusivity: One of one — an original creation

- Presentation: Lined heirloom keepsake box

- Kaiwhakairo: Cassia Waiariki - Huiarau Range

• Double PVD Gold plated hoop embedded with hand carved NZ Pounamu on regular PVD gold plated hook.

• Biggest hoop is 50mm in diameter and smaller hoop is 20mm

• Non-tarnish, waterproof and hypoallergenic 

• only one pair available