“Koru” is defined in “A Dictionary of Maori Language” by Herbert W. Williams as :
1. folded, coiled, looped.
2. fold, bight, loop
3. a bulbed motif in carving and scroll painting
It is the latter that most people associate with the word “koru” as seen in our Maori carvings and paintings. It is also this bulbed motif of the unfolding fern frond that symbolises new life and new growth that is also represented in my works.
I have been painting koru within my rock designs for 11 years now and in my travels around the world I have realised that there are many cultures who use this symbol in their own art and designs. So my koru designs although derived from my connection to nature and the way in which I see the world are also made universal when applied to the rock. They curve and turn in many different ways to acknowledge the many cultures of the world who associate their worlds with them.
I would love to hear more stories about the koru / spiral form and how other cultures associate with them in their own lives. If you would like to purchase one of these koru hand painted rocks go to my product page.
See also personalized gifts for more information on how you can tell your story in a work of art or if you have questions please email me at korurocks@gmail.com
Arohanui,
Jo 
