Kape
The crescent and seed pod symbolises the containment of knowledge, potential growth and strength. It encourages confidence and personal belief.
These are limited edition pieces - a maximum of 10 of each design will be made.
Story
Talia Design Jewellery has grown from a collection of work orginally created for a group exhibition with local Manurewa art collective, Manarewa.
Talia has drawn inspiration from patterns in nature and the environment. Her contemporary designs are grounded in her dual identity as Samoan & Pakeha and her childrens' Māori heritage, marrying rich symbology with precious metals. Her pieces celebrate the inherent power and worth of women.
Talia's jewellery is crafted entirely by hand from sterling silver and copper in her Manurewa, Auckland workshop.
Fala
The pandanus (fala) seed pods represent leadership and high status. Talia has taken the geometric shape of the fala and played with positive and negative, 2d and 3d stacking the shapes in a way reminiscent of the traditional Samoan 'ula fala.
These are limited edition pieces - a maximum of 10 of each design will be made.
