Authentic, hand-carved, artisan pieces.
Stone sourced from the rugged wild lands of Aotearoa and hand-crafted into one of a kind taonga. Welcome to Darryn Rae Carving.
Using a combination of traditional & modern design inspiration and techniques, each piece has been created as an heirloom, a source of mana and a nod to the heritage of the stone.
shop by meaning
Steeped in a rich history of cultural legends, spiritulism and daily practices - discover the story behind each style.
Hei Toki (Adze)
Once an ancient carving tool the Toki is now a symbol of strength, courage, wisdom & authority.
Twist (Pikorua)
A symbol of the connection between two people, shop our handcrafted Twists (Pikorua).
Koru (Spiral)
Like the opening of the fern, the koru represents new life and new beginnings.
Hei Matau (Hook)
Steeped in legend the Hei Matau is said to bring strength, prosperity, peace & safe travel over water.
Rei Niho (Tooth)
From the shark and the whale the Rei Niho is a symbol of strength, leadership & resilience.
Whale Tail
Offering safe passage, especially over the seas, the whale tail is a symbol of protection and strength and connection to family.
Shop by Stone
"Ahakoa he iti he pounamu"
"Although it is small, it is greenstone."
Shop our range of pounamu / greenstone taonga & heirloom gifts.
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Testimonials
"Awesome one on one carving experience from Darryn Rae Carving. If you are looking to make a statement piece for someone special then this is an amazing experience. From the history of the stone, to developing your idea, to carving your creation under expert tutorage from Darryn. A once in a lifetime experience. Highly Recommend"
"I recently had the opportunity of a one-on-one stone carving lesson with Darryn to create my own toki. Not only is he an outstanding teacher, especially for a novice like myself, but it's also clear he is passionate about his craft. I couldn't be happier with the toki I have made and have since purchased more pieces from Darryn as gifts for friends and family. I couldn't recommend him or his work highly enough."
"Darryn made a beautiful Roimata for my friend in Australia. From the start, Darren was very helpful in talking with me to understand who this was for, her situation, and suggesting designs. He came up with a few different designs and the end result is absolutely beautiful, and my friend loves it, as do I. I couldn’t have asked for better!"
"Darryn takes a lot of time learning about the stones and puts a lot of effort into his creations . The skill and passion he puts into his craft is also part of the reason why I highly recommend him and his carvings"