Handmade Indigenous ArtworkAddie and her partner at Dot Arts are self taught and gleen inspiration from artist around the world. Addie learnt to weave at the age of 9 years old. She is now 60 and age 50 years old learnt to carve Pounamu greenstone.
Hastings Maori Pounamu and bone carvers
Dot art Ltd Hastings Pounamu and bone carvers of Jewellery and art.
Māori Pounamu Hastings Dot Arts jewellery shop are owned by Addie Wainohu and Hoani Pohatu — both skilled Māori artists, carving Pounamu (greenstone) and bone with deep respect for tradition and whakapapa.
Together, we create authentic, Māori Pounamu Jewellery handcrafted jewellery and indigenous art right here in Aotearoa (New Zealand). At Dot Arts, we proudly source Pounamu from the South Island and Harakeke (flax) from our hometown of Hastings. Every piece we make reflects our connection to whenua (land), whakapapa (ancestry), and kaupapa Māori (values and stories).
Since 2017, Dot Arts Ltd has been designing and crafting unique jewellery for clients across Aotearoa and around the world. We specialise in both traditional and contemporary Māori designs — offering custom Pounamu necklaces, bone carvings, resin pieces, and more. Whether you're searching for a meaningful gift or a Taonga (treasure) for yourself, our work carries deep cultural significance and skilled craftsmanship.
Māori Pounamu Hastings Dot Arts jewellery shop continues to grow — not just for its beauty, but for the connection it holds to indigenous identity, storytelling, and artistry. We're proud to be part of this movement, and we remain committed to producing high-quality, handmade pieces with heart, purpose, and mana.
We believe in offering a friendly, Māori Pounamu Hastings Dot Arts to all our customers. We strive to provide a prompt, accurate and helpful service. If you have any queries, you can contact us. We offer our customers the highest level of customer satisfaction.
Ngā Mihi Nui — thank you for supporting Māori-made.