{"product_id":"black-serpentine-roimata-carved-by-hemi","title":"Black Serpentine Roimata - carved by Hemi","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Serpentine Roimata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Black Serpentine Roimata is a taonga representing connection, remembrance, and emotional expression. Hand-carved by 16-year-old Māori carver Hemi Smiler Smith, this piece honours the traditional roimata (teardrop) form, a design associated with tears, remembrance, and the expression of emotion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe roimata design carries a simple yet meaningful shape, with its flowing profile and rounded base reflecting the natural form of a falling tear. This taonga celebrates the significance of personal connection and the stories and emotions we carry with us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarved from black serpentine, this taonga showcases a deep, dark appearance with distinctive natural green markings running through the stone. These natural variations give the piece its own individual character, creating a contrast between the dark body of the stone and the lighter green feature visible on its surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery stage of the carving process is completed by Hemi with patience, purpose, and respect for the stone. From shaping and grinding through to polishing and finishing, each step is carried out by hand with attention to detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe binding is hand-completed using black cord, carefully wrapped around the top of the stone and finished with a braided necklace. The dark binding complements the natural colour of the serpentine, creating a balanced and understated finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔹 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Serpentine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔹 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Roimata (Teardrop)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔹 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 74 × 20 × 14 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔹 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep black with natural green markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔹 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black cord with braided necklace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔹 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-polished to reveal the stone's natural colour and character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔹 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarver:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hemi Smiler Smith, 16-year-old Māori carver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔹 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-carved in Ōtautahi, Aotearoa New Zealand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔹 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-of-a-kind:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural variations make every taonga unique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether worn as a personal reminder of connection, treasured for its natural character, or gifted to someone special, this Black Serpentine Roimata carries its own distinctive appearance and story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated with intention. 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