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I love working with the strength of pounamu and the feel of it between my fingers as I shape and mold it into something someone else will treasure and value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in New Zealand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ana Krakosky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44235385831615,"sku":"322981","price":555.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/4193\/files\/FacetPounamuPendantbyAnaKrakosky1.jpg?v=1747095088"},{"product_id":"disc-pounamu-pendant-harakeke-design-by-ana-krakosky","title":"Disc Pounamu Pendant - Harakeke Design | by Ana Krakosky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful Disc pendant carved from New Zealand pounamu (greenstone\/ jade) by Ana Krakosky - Te Atiawa, features stunning carved Harakeke weaving details. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Disc (Kōpae) represents eternity, togetherness, and continuity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eAna is a pounamu carver, furniture maker, product designer, painter and metalsmith with a background in design and education. She is drawn to learning and mastering new techniques. Her work as a whole, tells a story about the journey of mastering the use of different mediums. As a member of Te Atiawa, legend has it that her people descended from the sky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eI try to remember this in my work; to craft for great worth, make it well, see unlimited potential, make good choices, challenge myself and love what I do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eMany of my designs are inspired by the natural world and movement or form within it. I’m fascinated by the details found in nature and how geometry and design are embedded within it.  Mother nature is the ultimate of all designers, the way she puts colours together, her proportions, textures, elements, and microscopic detail and the beauty within her delicate shapes and forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eI explore and plan out the best proportions and shapes for my pieces. My work is a reflection of my life in a moment past, a snapshot of the present and\/or a snippet of the future. It speaks not only for me, but for all those who have gone before me and those who will come after me. I love working with the strength of pounamu and the feel of it between my fingers as I shape and mold it into something someone else will treasure and value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in New Zealand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ana Krakosky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44235391893695,"sku":"322989","price":535.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/4193\/files\/HarakekeDiscPounamuPendantbyAnaKrakosky1.jpg?v=1747096438"},{"product_id":"facet-pounamu-hoops-by-ana-krakosky","title":"Facet Pounamu Hoops | by Ana Krakosky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese beautiful earrings are made from New Zealand pounamu (greenstone\/jade)  by Ana Krakosky -Te Atiawa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePounamu is the Māori name for greenstone or nephrite jade which is only found in the South Island. It is an extremely tough material and is said to absorb the owners essential spirit, feeding it back to them and enhancing their strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fadeinpfttw8\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"mi-NZ\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: #0481;\"\u003eAs a member of Te Atiawa, legend has it that her poeple descend from the sky; Ana takes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003einspiration from this and tries to implement it into her work. Her creative journey is deeply rooted in this connection, and she approaches her work with a focus on excellence, craftsmanship, potential, and mindful choices. With over ten years of experience as both an artist and educator, Ana has honed her skills in design and hard materials, creating pieces across various mediums including furniture, painting, silver-smithing, and jade carving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fadeinpfttw8\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eAna’s passion for jade carving is a more recent development, but one that has quickly become central to her practice. She enjoys shaping and moulding pounamu, appreciating the tactile experience of working with such a powerful, natural material. Drawing on her heritage, she often incorporates traditional Māori design elements while also blending these with modern aesthetics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fadeinpfttw8\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eHer work is inspired by the natural world, particularly its geometry, movement, and organic forms. Much of her design process involves observing the intricate details of nature, and she finds great meaning in reflecting these influences in her creations. Ana is also deeply drawn to the feminine aspects of nature, incorporating this energy into her more delicate works, reflecting the essence of Papatūānuku, Mother Earth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fadeinpfttw8\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eAna is currently based in Greymouth, where she continues to explore and refine her craft, producing works that celebrate the beauty of Aotearoa and the timelessness of its culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in New Zealand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ana Krakosky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44301037043903,"sku":"323009","price":350.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/4193\/files\/323009_Pounamu_Earrings_by_Ana_Krakosky_1.jpg?v=1749182176"},{"product_id":"hauroa-pounamu-earrings-by-ana-krakosky","title":"Hauroa Pounamu Earrings | by Ana Krakosky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese beautiful earrings are made from New Zealand pounamu (greenstone\/jade) by Ana Krakosky - Te Atiawa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePounamu is the Māori name for greenstone or nephrite jade which is only found in the South Island. It is an extremely tough material and is said to absorb the owners essential spirit, feeding it back to them and enhancing their strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eAna is a pounamu carver, furniture maker, product designer, painter and metalsmith with a background in design and education. She is drawn to learning and mastering new techniques. Her work as a whole, tells a story about the journey of mastering the use of different mediums. As a member of Te Atiawa, legend has it that her people descended from the sky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eI try to remember this in my work; to craft for great worth, make it well, see unlimited potential, make good choices, challenge myself and love what I do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eMany of my designs are inspired by the natural world and movement or form within it. I’m fascinated by the details found in nature and how geometry and design are embedded within it.  Mother nature is the ultimate of all designers, the way she puts colours together, her proportions, textures, elements, and microscopic detail and the beauty within her delicate shapes and forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eI explore and plan out the best proportions and shapes for my pieces. My work is a reflection of my life in a moment past, a snapshot of the present and\/or a snippet of the future. It speaks not only for me, but for all those who have gone before me and those who will come after me. I love working with the strength of pounamu and the feel of it between my fingers as I shape and mold it into something someone else will treasure and value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in New Zealand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ana Krakosky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44322992062655,"sku":"323018","price":400.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/4193\/files\/323018_Pounamu_Earrings_by_Ana_Krakosky_1.jpg?v=1749440127"},{"product_id":"cylinder-pounamu-ring-by-ana-krakosky","title":"Cylinder Pounamu Ring  | by Ana Krakosky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful ring has been made from New Zealand pounamu (greenstone\/jade) and sterling silver by Ana Krakosky - Te Atiawa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePounamu is the Māori name for greenstone or nephrite jade which is only found in the South Island. 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As a member of Te Atiawa, legend has it that her people descended from the sky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eI try to remember this in my work; to craft for great worth, make it well, see unlimited potential, make good choices, challenge myself and love what I do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eMany of my designs are inspired by the natural world and movement or form within it. I’m fascinated by the details found in nature and how geometry and design are embedded within it.  Mother nature is the ultimate of all designers, the way she puts colours together, her proportions, textures, elements, and microscopic detail and the beauty within her delicate shapes and forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eI explore and plan out the best proportions and shapes for my pieces. My work is a reflection of my life in a moment past, a snapshot of the present and\/or a snippet of the future. It speaks not only for me, but for all those who have gone before me and those who will come after me. I love working with the strength of pounamu and the feel of it between my fingers as I shape and mold it into something someone else will treasure and value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in New Zealand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ana Krakosky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44324217192639,"sku":"322992","price":420.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/4193\/files\/322992PounamuRingbyAnaKrakosky2.jpg?v=1749516983"},{"product_id":"irregular-facet-pounamu-ring-by-ana-krakosky","title":"Irregular Facet  Pounamu Ring  | by Ana Krakosky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful ring has been made from New Zealand pounamu (greenstone\/jade) and sterling silver by Ana Krakosky - Te Atiawa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePounamu is the Māori name for greenstone or nephrite jade which is only found in the South Island. 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I love working with the strength of pounamu and the feel of it between my fingers as I shape and mold it into something someone else will treasure and value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in New Zealand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ana Krakosky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44324287676607,"sku":"322998","price":535.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/4193\/files\/322998PounamuRingbyAnaKrakosky1.jpg?v=1749519150"},{"product_id":"tapered-cylinder-pounamu-ring-by-ana-krakosky","title":"Tapered Cylinder Pounamu Ring  | by Ana Krakosky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful ring has been made from New Zealand pounamu (greenstone\/jade) and sterling silver by Ana Krakosky - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ;\" lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eTe Atiawa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePounamu is the Māori name for greenstone or nephrite jade which is only found in the South Island. 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The Toki design is derived from the Toki Poutangata which was a very valuable carving tool and more ornately carved.\u003cbr\u003eToki Poutangata were used for ceremonial purposes by Māori chiefs. The wearer of a Toki pendant is said to be the creator or shaper of their own pathway.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePounamu is the Māori name for greenstone or nephrite jade which is only found in the South Island. It is an extremely tough material and is said to absorb the owners essential spirit, feeding it back to them and enhancing their strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaraitiana Akroyd links to both the East and West Coasts of Te-Ika-a-Māui, Aotearoa. 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He is appreciative of the opportunities he has been offered to date, including the many artists who have influenced Karaitiana’s art career. He feels privileged to have spent time with each of these individuals and is grateful to have had mentors such as Barry Te Whatu, Lewis Tamihana-Gardiner, Alan Hobbs, and Renate Verbrugge supporting him and his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaraitiana is based in Gisborne and carves a variety of media including pounamu, various stones and bone. 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With over ten years of experience as both an artist and educator, Ana has honed her skills in design and hard materials, creating pieces across various mediums including furniture, painting, silver-smithing, and jade carving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fadeinpfttw8\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eAna’s passion for jade carving is a more recent development, but one that has quickly become central to her practice. She enjoys shaping and moulding pounamu, appreciating the tactile experience of working with such a powerful, natural material. 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