The Hei Matau (Fish Hook) was the first form of adornment. (Click on the picture to see Aroha wearing it...)
In ancient times fishhooks were hand carved from stone or bone and were a very necessary part of survival. A well executed fishhook meant your family and community would be fed, building your mana (power and prestige) within the hapu (tribe). It was a family’s most valuable possession, and needed to be protected against all odds, so it was worn around the neck to ensure it wouldn’t get lost or taken by other covetous men.
Naturally, over time, the wearing of a Hei Matau came to be seen as a symbol of prosperity and status.

Too Luscious has taken this ancient cultural symbol and given it a contemporary twist! All our jewellery is inspired by our heritage and culture, and designed to be funky, fabulous – and get attention!

How is it made?

We handcraft each and every Too Luscious taonga (treasured piece). The original Hei Matau necklace was hand carved in wood by Rotorua carver Bill Scott. We hand-make our own moulds, mix, colour and pour the resin by hand, then hand finish and polish each piece. Moulds have a very limited life, so all our jewellery is made in limited numbers. Time, care, effort and a little piece of us goes into every piece, which makes each one special. They are also made with care for the environment, so you can feel good knowing you chose a product that is good to the earth.

We guarantee you will love our funky resin jewellery and the attention it brings, or you can return it within 30 days - no questions asked! So you can purchase risk free and guilt free. Look fabulous, and get attention while you save the world! How good is that?

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Tawa Inez and Aroha