Matariki The theme of this piece is Matariki is Renewal and Reflection. Inspired by the mahi and whakaaro of prominent Māori historians and scholars who specialise in Maori cosmology and astronomy, comes the birth of this special set of earrings. Under the creative direction of our in-house artist - he sought to present an ancient constellation in a new light. Taking digital fabricating technology he re-imagined the night sky as an eternal cosmic tukutuku panel, holding up the world of Te Ao Marama. Each respective star of the Matariki or Pleadies constellation adorning the panels. Every cut out star piece in the earrings represent a star in the Matariki constellation. Each detail in the earring representing the main constellation, but also the smaller stars studding the skies as we see them in Aotearoa. This cluster of whetu signifying the Māori new year and thus renewal and its opportunities for reflection. **All earring sets are made by hand, fabricated with clear acrylic and there may be slight variations in the finish depending on the laser cutting machine and the ahi and te haa used when creating them. *In alignment with our taonga longevity intention all earring sets come with a cleaning cloth, jewellrey bag and recycled cardboard pillow pack
