Tiaki

Care |December 09, 2008

by: GiErre

Design Story

Tiaki is translated into "care", meaning to take care for someone. This wrist band includes several protection and auspicious symbols and has to be resized for the opposite edges to touch. The two tikis (protection) must be positioned on the inside and outside of the wrist; te manaias are guardian angels, and their three fingers represent balance between sky, earth and water, whereas fish hooks symbolize wealth and abundance, and are a good omen for everyone being one day able to fish his own island outof the sea, likeMaui did.

Shark teeth symbolize adaptability and protection on the water.

Requested by Michele.

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Community Comments

mo Mar 11, 2014

great
mani Nov 19, 2012

so cool
picchio Mar 01, 2009

Hi Marco, basically, our armbands can be risized to fit everyone's arm, just getting thinner or thicker without the need to add elements. BUT, actually, we are glad that you do so, as this way you will use Michele's armband as a basis for your tattoo without just copying it: this will make it more personal and respect Michele. Tiki means "image"; they are just the faces in the armband, and manaias are the S-shaped creatures (a search on our site for "manaia" will help you spot their shape). Tikis are protection symbols, so having 3 of them won't harm at all! :)

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