New Zealand Karaka Berry Handcrafted Earrings
Exquisite handcrafted Earrings, made from stainless steel and hypoallergenic findings, measuring approximately 4.5 cm in length and 2.5cm wide.
Karaka - with its large shiny leaves and bright orange berries, is one of New Zealand’s most distinctive trees. But in pre-European New Zealand, karaka was much more than just a handsome tree – the kernels of its fruit provided an important food source for Māori. The seeds would be placed in open-weave kete, washed in rivers to remove the outer pulp, afterwards baked and sun dried, a process that would remove toxicity from the seeds.
Meet Kim, a seasoned Vet Nurse based in the picturesque landscape of New Zealand, who has a special fondness for our feathered friends. In the midst of the Covid lockdown in 2020, she embarked on a journey to craft exquisite earrings and artwork, meticulously handcrafted from the finest duck, peacock and pheasant feathers sourced exclusively from New Zealand's wildlife management domain.
Kim's passion lies in fashioning artisanal jewelry, each piece infused with the essence of New Zealand, utilizing carefully curated materials from across the globe, all meticulously assembled in her intimate workshop nestled in New Zealand's Hawkes Bay.
At the heart of Kim's business, lies a profound commitment; to pay homage to New Zealand's unique wildlife, to tread lightly on the environment, and to empower women with confidence. She proudly upcycles materials that were once destined for obscurity.
In essence, Kim is dedicated to delivering bespoke, culturally inspired, and environmentally conscious fashion statements.
Karaka - with its large shiny leaves and bright orange berries, is one of New Zealand’s most distinctive trees. But in pre-European New Zealand, karaka was much more than just a handsome tree – the kernels of its fruit provided an important food source for Māori. The seeds would be placed in open-weave kete, washed in rivers to remove the outer pulp, afterwards baked and sun dried, a process that would remove toxicity from the seeds.
Meet Kim, a seasoned Vet Nurse based in the picturesque landscape of New Zealand, who has a special fondness for our feathered friends. In the midst of the Covid lockdown in 2020, she embarked on a journey to craft exquisite earrings and artwork, meticulously handcrafted from the finest duck, peacock and pheasant feathers sourced exclusively from New Zealand's wildlife management domain.
Kim's passion lies in fashioning artisanal jewelry, each piece infused with the essence of New Zealand, utilizing carefully curated materials from across the globe, all meticulously assembled in her intimate workshop nestled in New Zealand's Hawkes Bay.
At the heart of Kim's business, lies a profound commitment; to pay homage to New Zealand's unique wildlife, to tread lightly on the environment, and to empower women with confidence. She proudly upcycles materials that were once destined for obscurity.
In essence, Kim is dedicated to delivering bespoke, culturally inspired, and environmentally conscious fashion statements.
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Shipping details
- Ships from Hastings, New Zealand.
- $6.50 Tracked within NZ
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