{"product_id":"hei-matau-hook-bound-handcrafted-jade-pendant","title":"Hei Matau hook, bound handcrafted jade pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🪝 Strength, Prosperity \u0026amp; Safe Passage  Beautifully Bound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning \u003cstrong\u003ebound Jade Matau (fish hook) pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e is hand-crafted by skilled carver \u003cstrong\u003eGraeme Wylie\u003c\/strong\u003e. The binding detail adds an extra dimension of beauty and craftsmanship  a technique that reflects both patience and mastery. Carved from authentic New Zealand pounamu, this is a piece you'll treasure for a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Blondies, we love carrying pieces that tell a story  and the Matau is one of the most powerful symbols in Māori culture, worn by great mariners and fishermen throughout the ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 What's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-crafted bound jade Matau pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e  by Graeme Wylie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable plaited waxed braid cord\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional-style woven presentation pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e  gift ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed meaning card\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55mm long (2.16 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree worldwide delivery included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMatau\u003c\/strong\u003e represents prosperity, abundance, and fertility. It provides good luck and safety when travelling over water. The wearer is seen as a provider, protector, and someone strong willed and determined to succeed in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ This is a one-of-a-kind piece. Once sold, it will be permanently removed from our gallery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ What Our Customers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003cem\u003e\"The binding on this Matau is incredible   so intricate and precise. The jade colour is beautiful and the whole piece has such presence. A real taonga!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Rangi T., Auckland, NZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003cem\u003e\"Graeme Wylie's craftsmanship is exceptional. I bought this for my partner who loves fishing and the symbolism couldn’t be more perfect. He absolutely loves it!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Kelly M., Nelson, NZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003cem\u003e\"Ordered from the USA and it arrived beautifully. The bound detail on the jade is so unique  I've never seen anything like it. Blondies has the best pounamu!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Donna L., California, USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003cem\u003e\"The size is perfect  makes a real statement without being too heavy. Arrived in a gorgeous woven pouch and the meaning card really adds to the experience.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Pita H., Christchurch, NZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003cem\u003e\"This is the second pendant I’ve bought from Blondies and the quality just keeps impressing me. The bound Matau is stunning and so meaningful. Will definitely be back!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Sandra R., Wellington, NZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e❓ FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does the Matau represent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The Matau represents prosperity, abundance, fertility, and safe passage over water. The wearer is seen as a provider, protector, and determined achiever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What makes this pendant unique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The bound detail  a traditional binding technique applied to the jade — adds an extra layer of craftsmanship and visual beauty that sets it apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it genuine NZ pounamu?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes  hand-crafted from authentic New Zealand jade by carver Graeme Wylie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it come gift-ready?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes! 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