{"title":"Kapeu","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-a2485a05-7fff-f5bb-476d-d72b3c2e6a13\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKapeu are traditional earrings worn by both genders and indicate that an individual holds mana (prestige). Kapeu are traditional earrings worn by both genders and indicate that an individual holds mana (prestige). These taonga were a sign of status, leadership and authority.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"small-kahurangi-pounamu-kapeu-pendant-1","title":"Kapeu Raukaraka - Greenstone Kapeu Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally worn as a pair of earrings denoting status within the iwi (tribe), the simple and elegant kapeu form has since become sought after as pendants, with the subtle curve of its rounded lower tip enhancing its mauri (essence). Traditionally a feminine form, kapeu were used by mothers to help alleviate infants’ teething pains by using the tip to massage aching gums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kapeu was carved by Daryl Munroe from raukaraka pounamu \/ flower jade sourced from Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 90mm by 17mm, has a glossy finish, and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided polyester cord.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40293216190519,"sku":"PSM3465S","price":750.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/Shopify2nd-107.jpg?v=1766967218"},{"product_id":"kawakawa-kapeu-pendant","title":"Kapeu Kawakawa - Greenstone Kapeu Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally worn as a pair of earrings denoting status within the iwi (tribe), the simple and elegant kapeu form has since become sought after as pendants, with the subtle curve of its rounded lower tip enhancing its mauri (essence). Traditionally a feminine form, kapeu were used by mothers to help alleviate infants’ teething pains by using the tip to massage aching gums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kapeu was carved by Paul Anderson from kawakawa pounamu sourced from Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 93mm by 46mm, has a glossy finish, and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided polyester cord.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40579047981111,"sku":"PKA3748S","price":460.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/Batch3-05_766d13a9-25ee-48db-88cc-ac3db622c452.jpg?v=1766967311"},{"product_id":"kokopu-pounamu-kapeu-pendant-2","title":"Hei Kapeu Kōkopu - Pounamu Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eKapeu are traditional earrings worn by both genders and indicate that an individual holds mana (prestige). Kapeu can be further decorated with feathers to enhance their appearance. These taonga were a sign of status, leadership and authority\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis taonga was hand-carved by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sandscarvingstudio.com\/pages\/nikki-shaw-maori-carver\"\u003eNikki Shaw\u003c\/a\u003e from kōkopu pounamu. 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A traditional form, kapeu were used by mothers to help alleviate infants’ teething pains by using the tip to massage aching gums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kapeu was carved by Sam Potter from inanga pounamu sourced from the Arahura River of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. 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