{"product_id":"poutama-earrings-small","title":"Poutama Drop Earrings (Small) | Māori Woven Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted Māori poutama drop earrings, made in Aotearoa New Zealand — available in 12 colours.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe tohu whakapapa, he tohu mātauranga — a symbol of lineage, a symbol of knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by the poutama, the sacred staircase pattern of tukutuku and raranga, these taonga carry the story of Tāne Mahuta’s ascent through Ngā Rangi Tūhāhā — the twelve separated heavens — to retrieve Ngā Kete o te Wānanga, the three baskets of cosmic knowledge gifted to humanity by Io-matua-kore, the supreme creator.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn traditional Māori cosmology, the journey through the twelve heavens is carried by \u003cstrong\u003eblack\u003c\/strong\u003e — representing Te Kore, the great void and primordial darkness — and \u003cstrong\u003ewhite\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing light, purity, and the twelve white-tipped tail feathers of the sacred Manutea (Huia), each feather marking one of the twelve rangi Tāne ascended:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRangitoka — clouds, rain, and winds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRangitauwhiro — lower cloud formations and mist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRangimarama — the realm of light and spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRangitemawhai — the stars and cosmic light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRangimataura — the red glow of dawn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRangitete — early morning light and stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRangitahu — where light begins to intensify\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRanginui-ka-mura — the brilliant, burning heaven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRangiparauri — the deep blue cosmic heaven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRangiwairua — the realm of pure spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRanginaonao-ariki — the entrance to the supreme realm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTikitiki-o-rangi — the highest heaven, dwelling place of Io\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eTāne’s ascent was fiercely opposed by his brother Whiro, who sent swarms of insects, reptiles, and birds to stop him. Tāne called upon the Awhiorangi — a sacred adze — and the winds of the Apa to create a great whirlwind, propelling himself upward. Upon reaching Tikitiki-o-rangi, the Whatukura and Māreikura — the divine celestial guardians — purified him in the sacred waters of Wai-o-Rongo before he stood before Io.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIo granted Tāne three baskets of knowledge and two sacred stones — Hukatai (ocean foam, tangible knowledge) and Rehutai (sea mist, inner wisdom) — which Tāne brought back to Earth and placed within the first Whare Wānanga, the house of higher learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese Māori earrings are offered in twelve tae (colours), one for each rangi Tāne climbed. Each pair is handwoven from synthetic weave with metal hooks colour-matched to complement — ranging from yellow gold, rose gold, and silver to rustic and copper\/bronze finishes. Lightweight and eye-catching, they are perfect for everyday wear or special occasions, and make a meaningful NZ gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade with aroha in Aotearoa New Zealand by Māori Ora.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Māori Ora","offers":[{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":50229122564310,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"White","offer_id":50229122597078,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Red White","offer_id":50229122629846,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red","offer_id":50229122662614,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple","offer_id":50229122695382,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":50229122728150,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":50229122760918,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey","offer_id":50229122793686,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":50229122826454,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown","offer_id":50229122859222,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":50229122891990,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":50229122924758,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/2687\/9702\/files\/DJI_20260624123453_0028_D.jpg?v=1786876900","url":"https:\/\/maoriora.com\/products\/poutama-earrings-small","provider":"Māori Ora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}