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This pounamu Elongated Koru Necklace is hand-carved from New Zealand jade by artist Luke Leaf. The koru means hope and new beginnings and you can read more about koru and their meaning below, or on our Meanings and Designs page.
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The Koru is a symbol of life and growth
Resembling the unfurling frond of the native New Zealand silver fern, the Koru connects us to new beginnings, hope for the future, and the good that will follow.
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Luke Leaf
The artist behind this creationLuke spent the first 18 years of his life growing up in Ross, a small town on the West Coast of the South Island, also the home of New Zealand greenstone. From a tender age, Luke's artistic curiosity encompassed a wide range of art forms. It was during his time in High School that he was first introduced to Jade Carving through work experience, an encounter that sparked a deep connection with the art form. After completing high school, Luke immersed himself in the world of jade carving, honing his skills through work in various jade carving businesses. The dedicated pursuit of excellence allowed him to refine his craftsmanship.
A fundamental symbol in Māori art, the koru symbolises life and creation, with its fluid circular shape conveying the idea of everlastingness.
The Koru
The koru is a beloved symbol throughout Aotearoa, seen painted on tipuna (meeting houses), waka (canoes), in traditional Tā moko (Māori tattooing) and on wood and greenstone carvings. Pounamu artists use the koru pattern in many different ways; often introducing it as surface-etching or detail into other forms and shapes. It is though to depict new beginnings, life and hope.