These handmade earrings depict the leaves of the harakeke / flax bush.

Harakeke has been a valuable resource to both the people and the fauna of Aotearoa. Early inhabitants traditionally utilised its fibres and other parts of the plant for many practical and medicinal purposes. It is also a source of shelter and food to a wide range of native species. You can see this in action on Tiritiri Matangi Island when the harakeke is in flower and birds such as tūī, korimako & hihi land on them to feed.

• Laser cut rimu wood

• Approx 5.5cm long

• Hand Painted (each pair is unique)

• Surgical Stainless steel hooks (good for sensitive ears)

• Finished naturally with beeswax

• Not designed to be worn swimming or in the shower

• NZ Made

These earrings are created by a NZ creative who has their own small business called “Natty”. Natty has been designing, creating and making for over 20 years and is based in Wellington. They are inspired by aotearoa’s unique species and aim to evoke and celebrate the natural environment rather than impact on it. They aim to use natural materials for making and packaging as well as using local suppliers. 

We are proud to stock their certified NZ Made products which make a wonderful memento or gift from Tiritiri Matangi Island.

All proceeds go towards our conservation and education programmes on Tiritiri Matangi Island - thank-you for your support!