KauhouThere are many accounts of Tiki. It is recorded by some that he was the first man created by the atua (god) Tne Mahuta, whilst other accounts claim Tiki and Hine ahu one as the first human pair to come to be. With such widespread acclaim, renown across Aotearoa and the Pacific nations, there seems to be consensus that humankind descends from Tikis lineage. Kauhou also identifies the important role we each have as points of convergence in our whakapapa

portraying the importance of being attuned to the natural flow of vitality in our cycles of life to promote harmony and growth

a common wood carving pattern to echo the saying

a phenomenon recognised as a good omen of protection and guidance

it also features a delicate fringe edging and has a reversible contrasting colour pallette

It has a  reversible pattern for twice the decorative potential

A recognition of how events or decisions upstream affect the decisions

The tūmatakahuki overlapping weave design in the centre reflects mauri as the binding life force energy between the body and wairua (spiritual essence)

a beautiful ode to the pioneer era

Limited Edition series

Mulberry and Chiffon

experiences and actions downstream

bracken and onyx coal