REREHUA BOUTIQUE
Manu Earrings
We are proud to introduce these beautiful pieces from Rerehua Boutique - the Manu earrings.
The flight pathways of manu (birds) were a significant indicator for navigators while they were traveling on the ocean. Certain species of manu would stay close to land masses, so if sighted then this would indicate if they were coming close to landfall. Early Polynesians were familiar with flock migration and the direction of flight could indicate seasonal change, climate variation, a food source, or distance to land. This design is a tribute to these precious manu.
This item is presented on a black card with gold Rerehua branding, perfect for presenting as a gift.
Available in 18K Gold and Rhodium Silver Plated Stainless Steel - Engraved 30mm Pendant pieces on 20mm Hoops.
Rerehua Boutique Stainless Steel Jewellery is non-tarnish, hypoallergenic, durable, beautiful and long lasting pieces that should be handled with care. Avoid contact with chemicals, chlorine or other liquids.
Artist statement:
"He uri māua nō Kai Tahu, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāti Whātua me Ngāpuhi.
Rerehua Boutique started as a lockdown project and by May 2022 we launched our e-commerce business online. We are based in Tāmaki Makaurau and our kaupapa is about creating taonga that celebrates the indigenous language and heritage of Aotearoa.
We have been working in education and the social services sector for over 10 years and Rerehua Boutique is a creative outlet for the aroha we have for the reo, tikanga and kaupapa Māori.
Our aspirations for this kaupapa is to create beautiful, quality and stylish taonga that can be worn for any occasion, particularly in professional spaces. We are unapologetically proud to be Māori and we hope when you wear our taonga that you feel confident, empowered and proud to whakanui and represent the indigenous reo and heritage of Aotearoa
Mauri ora!"
This range is designed by NZ Māori jewellers