09/08/2026
EDIT : SOLD!
I've been working on something a little different for Artiflax ...
And I'm so excited to finally share it with you! 💚
Introducing Kawakawa Taonga ... a handcrafted piece of wall art inspired by one of Aotearoa's most recognisable native leaves.
Three ceramic kawakawa leaves are suspended from a beautifully hand woven flax cord, bringing together ceramic, harakeke and nature in one simple, earthy piece.
I wanted this artwork to feel like a little piece of the natural world brought into the home.
I love the way the ceramic leaves have their own character, with their organic shapes, delicate openings and beautiful green-grey tones. And the braided flax brings warmth and texture, connecting the three leaves together as though they are growing along a vine.
The little holes you see in the leaves are intentional too, inspired by the distinctive markings found on real kawakawa leaves. It's those little details that make me love this piece so much.
I've called it Kawakawa Taonga.
Taonga speaks to something treasured or precious ... and that's exactly how I hope this piece feels when it finds its home. Something made by hand, inspired by Aotearoa, and created to be treasured. 🤍
This is the first of a new direction I'm exploring with Artiflax ... creating pieces that aren't necessarily flowers, but still carry the same heart...
Nature. Handmade craftsmanship. Aotearoa. And stories worth keeping.
Kawakawa Taonga is now available at Artiflax.
If this beautiful piece speaks to you, you can find it here:
https://artiflax.co.nz/artwork/kawakawa-taonga
I'd love to know what you think of this new direction for Artiflax. ❤️
Arohanui
Sema x
