21st Key Celebrations: Making Birthdays Special With A Piece Of Our Cultural Heritage
Birthdays are a very special celebration world wide. Right? It’s that one time of the year where people don’t want to miss out on the chance of being the center of attention and/or having the whole day to themselves! Certain ages are considered “benchmarks” (say) ages 16 (famously known as ‘sweet sixteen’), 18, 21, 30 (and so on) which are considered special.
Sharing our heritage and bringing the distance closer
The giving of gifts, presents or souvenirs is deeply ingrained in many different cultures. Sometimes it’s an expression of love & care to our near dear ones or other times it's to share warmth with our new neighbors or representing fond memories of a distant land.
12 Things to Know About the Māori Culture
Our designs and craftsmanship are largely inspired, as well as, connected to the Māori culture and heritage. So we wanted to share some interesting facts about our culture.
A Beginner’s Guide to Maori Wakas
The first Maori ancestor Kupe sailed from distant Polynesian islands to New Zealand in a waka (canoe) about 800 years ago, using stars and ocean currents for navigation.
How to Care for Wooden Gifts and Artifacts
Wooden artifacts are carved with great precision and attention to detail. Some of them contain centuries of history. Their cultural and artistic significance has made them the prized decor possessions for homeowners across the globe.
An Introduction to Māori Art
The Māori are the ‘indigenous’ people of New Zealand. They arrived in the country from the Polynesian Islands between 1250 and 1300 CE.
