Papa Huia - Ngakau Iti Cushion Cover because life is a festival

because life is a festival

Inspired by the spring bulbs that grow in her garden and a favourite flora of the south pacific - what started out as a loose and playful sketchbook piece

spending the next decade living (and dividing her heart) between Australia

the kupu can be hard to read from a distance and when you are in motion

Length - 600 mm

Papa Huia - Ngakau Iti Cushion Cover because life is a festivalCrafted from recycled native Rimu wood, this keepsake box features an engraved design inspired by Phoro. By blending traditional Mori aesthetics with contemporary design, the result is something that feels both modern and nostalgic, exuding authenticity and cultural significance. The Puhoro design stems from the deep bond Mori have with water and navigation. When a hoe (paddle) hits the water, ripples and waves form, trailing behind the moving canoe