{"product_id":"toki-with-double-koru","title":"Te Wahi Pounamu | Toki With Double Koru","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"dmRespCol small-12 medium-4 large-4 u_1653527386\" id=\"1653527386\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"u_1022079436 dmNewParagraph\" id=\"1022079436\" data-version=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m-text-align-center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTe Wahi Pounamu, where the beauty and spirit of Māori culture are brought to life through authentic, handcrafted Pounamu jewellery. For over 30 years, we have celebrated the legacy of New Zealand’s treasured greenstone, honouring its role as a taonga (treasure) and its deep connection to the land and people of Aotearoa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dmRespCol small-12 medium-4 large-4 u_1969802736\" id=\"1969802736\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"u_1079482567 dmNewParagraph\" id=\"1079482567\" data-version=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m-text-align-center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeane Moreton, our founder, learned his craft alongside his father in a family workshop dedicated to Pounamu. From these humble beginnings, his passion grew into a lifelong journey of storytelling through design. Today, his artistry reflects the strength, beauty, and mana of Pounamu, with every piece rooted in Māori traditions and values.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGenuine West Coast Greenstone – 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.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe double koru (often in a circular, closed design) primarily symbolizes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmark class=\"HxTRcb\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"DfH0l\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Xq1QOd_c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003etwo lives or entities growing together in love, harmony, and friendship\u003c\/mark\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Inspired by the unfurling New Zealand fern frond, it represents intertwined journeys, family connections, strength, and new beginnings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eToki Meaning-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"mPWODf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"yryam_n\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"yryam_o\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIABAK\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"yryam_p\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"yryam_q\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eStrength \u0026amp; Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRepresents the capability to shape one’s own path and overcome adversity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"yryam_r\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIABAL\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"yryam_s\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"yryam_t\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eLeadership \u0026amp; Authority:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTraditionally wielded by chiefs (rangatira) and elders as a sign of prestige\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"yryam_r\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIABAL\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"yryam_45\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eWisdom \u0026amp; Focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sharp, chiseled shape highlights the value of precision, determination, and control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"yryam_r\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIABAL\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"yryam_47\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"yryam_48\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eCultural Connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often passed down as a family heirloom (taonga), carrying the \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"yHWXO\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"yryam_49\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003emauri\u003c\/em\u003e (life force) of ancestors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e37mm long x 23mm at widest\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moreton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45094254510159,"sku":"29279","price":180.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0084\/9562\/8367\/files\/unnamed-6.jpg?v=1776308329","url":"https:\/\/littlebeehive.shop\/products\/toki-with-double-koru","provider":"Little Beehive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}