Kono - purple/yellow wall art Striking cork backed Kina placemat

Striking cork backed Kina placemat designed by New Zealand designer

Long straight drop earrings crafted from recycled glass bottles

a self-taught painter from Nelson

Please note there may be slight variations in size and design than image shown due to each piece being handmade

Kono - purple/yellow wall art Striking cork backed Kina placemat40mm H x 55mm Diameter Woven harakeke using the takitahi pattern (one over, one under) After arriving in New Zealand from Switzerland and being introduced to Maori culture and art Maria McLean was fascinated by flax weaving. She learnt the basic weaving technique from her teacher Richard Kereopa. She then studied for two years under Melata Bennett at Te Wananga o Aotearoa Rotorua. Her skills further developed while studying at Te Puia, the National