Puti Earrings

We are proud to introduce these beautiful pieces from Rerehua Boutique - the Puti earrings.

The Frangipani putiputi (flower) can symbolise fertility, strength, growth, and love. Also known as the Tipani, this beautiful flower is found throughout the Pacific. Although its origins are said to be from the tropical South America, they can also be found across South-East Asia. The whakapapa (origins) of the flower demonstrate how groups of people have migrated and settled across the Pacific for many generations.

The swirling designs around the putiputi (flower) represent the environment and navigation culture of Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa (the Pacific Ocean); the manu (birds), whetu (stars), ika (fish), waka (boat) and the kāpehu whetū (the star compass).

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 50mm Pendant pieces on 20mm Hooks.

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