Koru Socks
Description: A love letter to Aotearoa suspended in mid-flight — this meticulously detailed botanical illustration captures the playful spirit of the pīwakawaka dancing among cascading kōwhai blossoms and unfurling koru ferns. Made for the NZ nature lover, the expat with a homesick heart, or anyone who simply appreciates the wild, intricate beauty of the natural world.
Description: Rock Wren, know by the Maori name Piwauwau is a lovely little bird that lives in the South Island of New Zealand. I based the colors on the true color of this wonderful little bird, browns, olive greens, yellows and blacks. They have distinctive large feet and a long hind toe. It can fly a few yards at a time between rocks. I used Koru patterns. The koru (Māori for "loop" is a spiral shape based on the shape of a new unfurling silver fern frond and symbolizing new life, growth, strength and peace.
Description: Large Kiwi print designed with koru. The koru (Māori for loop) is a spiral shape based on the shape of a new unfurling silver fern frond and symbolizing new life, growth, strength and peace. It is an integral symbol in Māori art, carving and tattoos. I drew this for a mural a few years ago, thanks to society6 it is getting a new lease on life.
Description: The Fantail is a small bird found across Australasia, Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. In New Zealand it is also know by it’s Maori name, Piwakawaka. This design features a stylised fantail, drawn in red, it has Koru designs on its body. The design in inspired by an airforce roundel.
Description: Black KIWI with Koru A Bold black Kiwi. The national bird of New Zealand / Aotearoa. New Zealanders are often referred to as Kiwi's, an name we use with pride. The image is drawn with koru designs, The koru (Māori for "loop") is a spiral shape based on the shape of a new unfurling silver fern frond and symbolizing new life, growth, strength and peace.
Description: 6 New Zealand birds. I drew these out as a mural a few years ago. Recently I decided to remake them graphically, it was a fun project for me. Revisiting my old work using technology to improve and refine my early work. I used Koru patterns. The koru (Māori for "loop" is a spiral shape based on the shape of a new unfurling silver fern frond and symbolizing new life, growth, strength and peace. New Zealand has so many wonderful birds, we are lucky to have them. Featuring Takahe, Kiwi, Fantail, Silvereye, Rock Wren, and Tomtit. A great gift for a Kiwi who misses home, or even one that you want to remind how great home is.
Description: This design has a black and white illustration of a kiwi bird. The Kiwi is drawn with geometric shapes and lines. The Kiwi is the national bird of New Zealand and is an endangered species. This Kiwi as Maori koru patterns and some small hints of colour on its patterned feathers.
Description: Bold, intricate, and unmistakably Aotearoa — this detailed white-on-black koru illustration captures the sacred spiral of the silver fern with the precision of a master engraver and the soul of a Māori carving. It's the perfect statement piece for anyone who carries New Zealand in their heart, whether they're home or a world away.
