Tūmanako Greenstone Fine silver fold formed

Fine silver fold formed

I later made my living from contract gem setting work as well as producing my own designs and commissions

Sterling silver and paua jandal earrings by New Zealand jeweller Alison Blain

objects and native birds working in acrylics with layers of colour and texture to give the viewer a feeling of depth

Swirling cast sterling silver ring with 14ct gold highlights

Tūmanako Greenstone Fine silver fold formedTmanako Hope Woven harakeke wall sculpture using the takitahi pattern (one over, one under) Approximately 300mm H x 250mm Widest After arriving in New Zealand from Switzerland and being introduced to Maori culture and art Maria McLean was fascinated by flax weaving. She learnt the basic weaving technique from her teacher Richard Kereopa. She then studied for two years under Melata Bennett at Te Wananga o Aotearoa Rotorua. Her skills further developed