Nau Mai, PIKI MAI, Hara Mai. Welcome, Welcome, Welcome.
From wherever it is you may be dropping in, blessed to have you land here.
Welcome to the home of Mahu creative.
i am a full time creator with a passion for co creating with people and being the vessel for cherished creations to be brought to life through. My family and I are connected to the land with genealogy to Ngati Hine and based in Te taitokerau ~ Northland, Aotearoa ~Land Of The Long White Cloud ~ New Zealand. .
The concept began in 2015 through infinite love and a journey of healing which nurtured & grew into a visual arts company & a lifestyle. Mahu was created to offer an opportunity to create with harmonious individuals who treasure customised experiences.
The lungs represented in the Mahu logo symbolise healing of all, Releasing of the old, bringing in the new. honouring the breath of life. instinctual inner knowing & divine connection to source.
Services offered are:
Custom Taonga ~Treasures, Carvings of all mediums.
Online store with unique creations designed with nature
&
wĀnanga ~workshops:
Te wao nui o Tane mahuta ~realms of the Forest
MAtauranga o tE Taiao ~wisdom of Nature
Taonga pŪoro ~traditional instruments
Tending KŌrari ~Rites of passage
What starts out as a feeling & a thought soon becomes a “Taonga” a valued treasure to last lifetimes, a story that will continue to live on as an heirloom.
Kia Ora, I am David Edward Tamati Rito Ngawati, I was born in Northland, Aotearoa ~ New Zealand, I am currently based in Whangarei.
I am influenced by teachings of my elders & ever since I can remember I have had a deep passion for self-care through the Arts.
I am fascinated by the many imaginative forms of communicating with storytelling. Beautiful memories forever intrenched within us, as a way to pass on a message.
This is my purpose. creating inspiring pieces that symbolise & express a message that continually explores ones relationship with our environment, humanity & our spiritual connection to them.
Creating custom designed Taonga/treasures allows me to infuse traditional & new techniques. I connect with & ethically source natural mediums to produce the desired piece for clients.
Each creation has a story, thoughtful concepts that are carefully arranged throughout the process. It is in the story of both the receiver & the natural medium chosen for the creation that initiates the connection. An understanding of forged uniqueness, a reflection of each other, reminding one of their values and individualism that is honoured and respected.
I am deeply grateful for these gifts, I am aware of the responsibilities that come with them. Holistic safety is paramount throughout the journey with my clients.