Woven Into Us – Purple

Woven Into Us is both a reflection and a commitment to honour those who came before us, recognise the knowledge woven into who we are, and ensure what we carry today is passed on to those who come after us.

Hand carved into board, the three round bands represent the layers of whakapapa and lived experience connecting past, present, and future. Each carved line and form reflects knowledge that has been learned, practised, shared, and carried forward. The purple represents the depth and strength of these connections, speaking to mana, spirituality, wisdom, and the enduring presence of our Ancestors within us.

The centre represents our foundation and the core values we carry with us into the different spaces and stages of our journey. The repetitive glue dots extending toward the four points symbolize our journey, the milestones, footprints, and experiences that shape the path we take.