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LIL BOS WINTER '24
CULTURE

03 / 09 / 2024

Tūrangawaewae - A Place to Stand

 

Winter '24 saw the release of Tūrangawaewae, a revolutionary taonga that grounds you in identity and belonging. The Unaunahi, Manaia, and Niho Taniwha patterns breathe life into this design, weaving together symbols of abundance, protection, and resilience. This piece stands as a powerful narrative of cultural empowerment, perfect for carrying your mana into any setting.

 

Available in 18K Gold Plated with a 4.6mm-55cm Rope Chain.

 

Created in collaboration with Moko artist MH.P.N. Mahuika. MoKo Style Flexer.

Mana Manaia: Unleashing Indigenous Power

 

Winter '24 was marked by the bold presence of Mana Manaia, a design by the unapologetic Māori artist Hamuera Hohepa Hita. This piece challenges colonization head-on, embodying the strength and defiance needed to face any adversary. The manaia, with its fierce energy, is not just a symbol—it's a call to action in the ongoing journey of re-indigenization.

 

Available in 18K Gold Plated with a 4.6mm-55cm Rope Chain.

 

Crafted in collaboration with revolutionary artist Hamuera Hohepa Hita. Make Aotearoa Native Again. M.A.N.A.

AT LIL BOS, OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE WITH PURPOSE, HONOURING IDENTITY, CULTURE, HISTORY AND THE STORIES THAT CONNECT PEOPLE TO WHERE THEY COME FROM.

WE DRAW INSPIRATION FROM INDIGENOUS CULTURES AROUND THE WORLD AND BELIEVE EVERYONE SHOULD FEEL PROUD OF WHO THEY ARE, WHERE THEY COME FROM, AND THE GENERATIONS WHO CAME BEFORE THEM.

WHAT WE CREATE IS DESIGNED TO COMPLEMENT YOUR INDIVIDUALITY, REPRESENT WHO YOU ARE, AND KEEP YOU CONNECTED TO THE STORIES YOU CARRY.

FOR THE ANCESTORS. FOR THE MOKOPUNA. FOR EVERY GENERATION

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