This double koru pattern is called Pitau-a-Manaia, meaning the fern frond of Manaia. It also references the spiral koru design on te tau ihu of waka. This beautiful disc design sits elegantly on a gold hoop.
The Faces behind Mako Design are a mother/daughter duo based in Ōtautahi/Christchurch. They named their business Mako Design after their whare tupuna at Little River, which is called Mako. Their mission is to create contemporary Māori jewellery that celebrates their heritage and empowers people, so that te ao Māori continues to thrive in Aotearoa.