Roimata – Tear Drop
Wearing a Roimata or Tear Drop shaped, also called kuru, pounamu pendant is about comfort and caring for people. It represents shared emotions, compassion, empathy, confidence, solidarity, reassurance.
It is a symbol that connects with emotions and the heart.
Roimata were traditionally worn as an earring. They were symbols of high status and reputation. They still are as well as often being carved as pendant with a detailed lashing.