Framed Tile in MADINZ Presentation Box

POHUTUKAWA
 
The Pohutukawa trees when in full blossom are featured on many promotional materials about New Zealand. “I have found when travelling overseas a lot of people “know” about our Pohutukawa trees.” - Sue

Pohutukawa grow prolifically along our island coastlines.
They have bright red blossom, which appears near the end of December and lasts for several months. For that reason, it is known as the New Zealand Christmas Tree. The Maori believe that the pohutukawa blossom predicts whether the coming summer will be long and hot, or shorter and cooler.
 
FERN FROND
 
These beautifully crafted ceramic tiles add a totally new look to our “Framed” range. The 3 dimensional effect and the detail the artist has achieved makes these a very attractive wall art piece.

The silver fern is becoming increasingly recognised overseas as the national symbol of New Zealand.

It was originally adopted by the New Zealand Native Rugby Team which visited England in 1888 and has since formed part of the uniform (or badge) of successive representative sporting teams. From the early 1900s, the fern leaf has been used as a trademark for meat and dairy exports. On 18 May 1908 to mark the attainment of Dominion status, the Secretary of State for Colonies approved the New Zealand Government's proposal to substitute a wreath of fern leaves for the laurel wreath on the Governor's Ensign. This usage also continued until about 1935.

The fern leaf has been used as a distinguishing badge for New Zealand military formations, particularly during the Second World War, and was also used to mark the graves of New Zealand servicemen in overseas countries. In the most recent revision (1963) of the New Zealand Coat of Arms, two fern leaves provide a base for the supporters to stand upon.

The Silver Fern says "New Zealand".
 
Size 14.5cm
 
MADINZ is the only company in New Zealand that has exquisite high-quality presentation boxes. The box lifts the gift into a different realm as well protects it in transit overseas. Each box is specially designed to complement the gift inside and the box is also a gift in itself.
 
We pack all pieces with utmost care, so they can be sent by courier or hand carried anywhere in the world.
 
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