{"product_id":"large-hapopo-serpentine-roimata-teardrop-carved-by-hemi","title":"Large Hapopo Serpentine Roimata (Teardrop) - carved by hemi","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLarge Hapopo Serpentine Roimata (Teardrop)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Large Hapopo Serpentine Roimata is a taonga representing healing, strength, compassion, and connection. Hand-carved by Māori carver Hemi Smiler Smith, this piece honours the traditional roimata (teardrop) form, often associated with tears, remembrance, emotional strength, and the journey through life's challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roimata design carries a beautiful sense of simplicity and meaning. Its flowing teardrop shape represents the release of emotion, the importance of healing, and the strength found through difficult times. The larger form gives this taonga a strong presence while maintaining the graceful proportions and natural beauty of the traditional design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarved from genuine Hapopo Serpentine, this taonga showcases the natural character, rich colouring, and distinctive markings of the stone. Formed over time within the whenua, each piece of Hapopo stone carries its own individual patterns and variations, making every carving completely unique. Its natural depth and character connect the wearer to te taiao (the natural world) and the whenua from which the stone comes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery stage of the carving process is completed by Hemi with patience, care, and respect for the whakapapa of the stone. From shaping the original piece through to grinding, refining, polishing, and finishing, each step brings out the natural beauty of the material while creating a smooth and balanced roimata form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe binding is carefully hand-completed by Hemi himself, bringing together the stone and cord to create a finished taonga ready to be worn. The combination of traditional form, natural Hapopo Serpentine, and detailed hand-finishing makes this a distinctive piece of Māori stone carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Hapopo Serpentine\u003cbr\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large Roimata (Teardrop)\u003cbr\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eMeaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Healing, compassion, remembrance, emotional strength, and connection\u003cbr\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waxed polyester cord, hand-bound by the carver\u003cbr\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-polished to reveal the stone's natural depth, colour, and character\u003cbr\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eCarver:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hemi Smiler Smith, Māori stone carver\u003cbr\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved in Ōtautahi, Aotearoa New Zealand\u003cbr\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eOne-of-a-kind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural variations in the stone make every taonga unique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether worn as a reminder of personal strength, gifted to someone special as a symbol of care and connection, or treasured as a meaningful piece of Māori craftsmanship, this Large Hapopo Serpentine Roimata carries its own story, character, and mauri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated with intention. Worn with meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExclusively available through Te Toki Toru Pounamu.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whakapakari Ora Wahine Wellness","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50990461681803,"sku":null,"price":230.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9685\/3643\/files\/IMG_2961.jpg?v=1793352665","url":"https:\/\/whakapakariora.com\/products\/large-hapopo-serpentine-roimata-teardrop-carved-by-hemi","provider":"Whakapakari Ora Wahine Wellness","version":"1.0","type":"link"}