This Kuru is handcrafted from Kawakawa Pounamu, featuring Koru forms carved across the face. The deep green stone shows natural warmth and is completed by a matching Pounamu ball toggle. A distinctive piece with balanced form and gentle flow.
Kuru - Drop
pendants are regarded as touch stones for meditation and representing a connection to the whenua (the land) Aotearoa (New Zealand). The Kuru design is a simple slender length of pounamu worn to encourage knowledge, confidence and independence.
Koru- The Maori word for bright or loop. It refers to the shoots of the silver fern. The circular movement to the inner core refers to "going back to the beginnings". The unfurling frond itself 700is symbolic for new life, new beginnings, hope, personal growth, purity nurturing, a new phase in life, the spirit of rejuvenation and peace.
Kawakawa- is the most common variety of Pounamu. it comes in many shades - from strong, rich green to dark green - and often has small dark flecks, which add to its character. Named after the leaf of the Kawakawa. It is the main type used in gem purposes.
Hand Carved by Deane Moreton
Size 53mm long x 16mm wide x 5mm thick
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