Pōhutukawa dreaming…
Keep a little bit of summer on hand to warm you over the coming colder months, with this beautiful ceramic pōhutukawa pendant from Canterbury maker Jenny Plank.
jewellery
“The moment I knew, I really knew.” Realising a lifelong passion for jewellery
When Canterbury jeweller Fiona Boeyen of Fantail & Co Jewellery was younger, she wanted to be an archaeologist. How people lived a long time ago – and how they decorated themselves with jewellery – fascinated her. As she grew up, this interest developed into being a jeweller herself, still with a strong interest in history. Fiona enjoys making her distinctive style of earrings, rings and pendants, and loves to meld river stones, sea glass, and semi precious stones into her work.
Defining Ply: copper, hammers, and a penchant for word play
Manawatu maker couple Kate and Heather often get asked about their business name – Defining Ply, or Ply for short. “We chose our name as a nod to our (exceptionally dorky) penchant for word play. Ply can mean tempt with wares, twist threads together, or working as a master of your trade. Defining Ply is a verb, something we do, something that can evolve; we learn, we pull things together, we work with our hands, we hope to draw like-minded humans to us.”
One Green Leaf: the ceramicist inspired by the natural world around her
Jenny Wilson of One Green Leaf Ceramics made her first pot when she was at intermediate school. She’s tried dozens of crafts since then, but keeps coming back to clay. About 18 months ago Jenny bought a good second-hand kiln and set herself the goal of paying for it by selling her ceramic work…
Handcrafted for your special day
Looking for handcrafted wedding rings? This gorgeous pair of rings from Christchurch jeweller Sophie Divett is hand-carved by Sophie in solid Sterling silver to mimic the natural textures of tree bark. The narrower of the rings is set with a beautiful, genuine Ceylon-blue sapphire. Just stunning!
Elegant and original jewellery pieces from Sylvia Watson
Looking for a stand-out gift for someone with elegant taste in jewellery? Sylvia Watson is an Aotearoa jeweller specialising in silver and gold jewellery that is easy to wear, with simple lines, and a variety of (sometimes surprising) materials…
Naturally perfect jewellery from Sophie Divett
What a perfect Christmas gift! Jeweller Sophie Divett specialises in sculptural, understated, unique jewellery that draws inspiration from the natural world. From her Christchurch-based studio, Sophie hand-crafts precise, beautiful, and often surprising jewellery pieces in her signature refined, earthy aesthetic.
Just like the real thing – beautiful blooms in enamel and silver
The maker of these astonishingly accurate, individually crafted floral jewellery pieces is the very talented Canterbury jeweller Adele Stewart, who has been crafting her exquisite creations for fourteen years.
Gifts for your fave fashionista? Felt is fab!
From unique accessories to handmade haute couture, Felt is a goldmine for style leaders and the fashion conscious, so if you’ve got a fashionista to buy for this Christmas, you’re in the right place! Take a look at what we’ve lined up on our all-Kiwi-made Gifts for Fashionistas runway this year…
Stunning style in native woods for you and your home
Working from sunny Kerikeri, Gwyneth Hulse makes beautiful jewellery pieces and homewares that display her love of clean, minimalist lines and native New Zealand wood. Due to the nature of this wood, no two objects are alike – meaning your Gwyneth Hulse Design piece is truly unique.