Te Manawa o te Pēpi - Heart of the Baby

Te Manawa o te Pēpi reflects the first heartbeat — a moment of connection, life, and deep emotion. The steady rhythm symbolises love, protection, and the sacred bond between pēpi and whānau. Represents the pulse of life, constant and enduring.

Product Description

Te Manawa o te Pēpi is a handcrafted pēpi kākahu taonga, created to honour the precious beginning of life and the heartbeat that connects us all.

The woven tāniko band features a repeating diamond pattern in warm burnt orange and deep blue tones, symbolising the rhythmic beat of the heart — steady, strong, and full of life. The spacing between each form reflects the natural pulse, a reminder of the living essence within.

Beneath the band, layers of vibrant blue feathers flow into rich earthy tones of green, brown, and burnt orange, creating movement and depth. These colours represent both the nurturing embrace of the whenua and the life-giving energy that surrounds a child.

Each row of feathers are carefully selected and placed with intention, while the interior is softly lined for comfort and structure. Crafted with aroha, this taonga holds both beauty and deep meaning.

Features

• Handwoven tāniko band with heartbeat-inspired diamond design

• Blue, burnt orange, and natural earth tone colour palette

• Carefully selected layered costume feathers for texture and movement

• Soft lined interior for comfort and durability

• Handcrafted with care, cultural respect, and intention

Perfect For

• Celebrating new life and birth

• Naming ceremonies and blessings

• Honouring the journey of a pēpi

• A treasured keepsake for whānau

A taonga that carries the heartbeat of life — strong, steady, and filled with aroha.

A rhythm remembered forever. Te Manawa o te Pēpi.

Dimensions: 46.5cm x30 cm

Price: $280