Jo Luping Design ♡

Ponga Frond 3 Green DippedAn iconic New Zealand image, the silver fern symbol comes from the New Zealand fern – Cyathea Dealbata (Ponga is the Maori name). Its unfurling frond symbolizes strength, growth and new beginnings.Technical information:Made from white porcelain, inside semi-gloss clear...

Harakeke Flower 2 Orange DippedThe harakeke, or flax as the first European Settlers called it, is the name given to the native New Zealand Lily by Maori. It is a symbol of family as the outer leaves represent the extended family members who must protect the inner shoots or children.Technical informa...

Coastal Toetoe Dipped Black On WhiteThis ceramic bowl features a drawing of a Toetoe which is one of New Zealand's native grasses. It can be found throughout our landscape but especially along the coast where it helps with sand dune erosion. It has many uses including being used medicinally, providi...

Coastal Tī Kōuka Dipped White On BlackThis ceramic bowl features a drawing of a Tī Kōuka or Cabbage Tree. It is an elegant tree unique to New Zealand which is commonly found throughout wetlands, scrubland and along the coast in both the North and South Island. The leaves had many uses, i...

Red Aroha On White 7cm BowlThere are times in life when words are inadequate and you simply want to convey much love. My aroha and koru design represents love, life and new beginnings.Technical information:Made from white porcelain, inside semi-gloss clear glaze with decal and unglazed outside. Size...

White Aroha Fern On Red 7cm BowlThere are times in life when words are inadequate and you simply want to convey much love. My aroha and koru design represents love, life and new beginnings.Technical information:Made from white porcelain, inside semi-gloss clear glaze with decal and unglazed outside...

White Fern On Green 7cm BowlAn iconic New Zealand image, the silver fern symbol comes from the New Zealand fern – Cyathea Dealbata (Ponga is the Maori name). Its unfurling frond symbolizes strength, growth and new beginnings.Technical information:Made from white porcelain, inside semi-gloss cle...

Black Flax Flower On White 10cm BowlThe harakeke, or flax as the first European Settlers called it, is the name given to the native New Zealand Lily by Maori. It is a symbol of family as the outer leaves represent the extended family members who must protect the inner shoots or children.Technical in...

Black Ponga Detail On White  10cm BowlAn iconic New Zealand image, the silver fern symbol comes from the New Zealand fern – Cyathea Dealbata (Ponga is the Maori name). Its unfurling frond symbolizes strength, growth and new beginnings.Technical information:Made from white porcelain, inside se...

Black Nikau On White  10cm BowlThe nikau is a palm tree endemic to New Zealand. It is found throughout New Zealand but one of my favourite locations to view them is along the West Coast of the South Island. It is here that you can see groves of this outstanding and majestic palm tree.Technical inf...

Black Harakeke On White 10cm BowlThe harakeke, or flax as the first European Settlers called it, is the name given to the native New Zealand Lily by Maori. It is a symbol of family as the outer leaves represent the extended family members who must protect the inner shoots or children.Technical info...

Blue Fantail & Pohutukawa On White 7cm BowlNew Zealand is known as a land of birds and it has earned a reputation for being a world leader in conservation efforts. I have seen the wonderful results of the bird sanctuary in Wellington with the greatly increased bird population in our neighbourhood. ...

Black Toetoe On White  10cm BowlI am interested in the medicinal properties of plants, especially as they have been used by indigenous peoples around the world. In this series I am exploring Maori use of plants endemic to New Zealand. This porcelain bowl features a drawing of a Toetoe which is one...

Green Fern On White 7cm BowlAn iconic New Zealand image, the silver fern symbol comes from the New Zealand fern – Cyathea Dealbata (Ponga is the Maori name). Its unfurling frond symbolizes strength, growth and new beginnings.Technical information:Made from white porcelain, inside semi-gloss cle...

Green Fern Frond On White 7cm BowlAn iconic New Zealand image, the silver fern symbol comes from the New Zealand fern – Cyathea Dealbata (Ponga is the Maori name). Its unfurling frond symbolizes strength, growth and new beginnings.Technical information:Made from white porcelain, inside semi-glo...

Aroha Paisley On Blue 7cm BowlThis piece of porcelain is my New Zealand version of the paisley motif that traces its origins back to Persia and the Sassanid Empire around 224 AD. The bowl features a drawing of a heart shape made up of unfurling fern fronds. I call it my Paisley Aroha as Aroha means ...

Ti Kouka Dipped Green 7cm BowlTechnical information:Made from white porcelain, inside semi-gloss clear glaze with decal and unglazed outside.Size 7cm diameter x 2cm high / each piece comes boxed with an image of the design on the lid.These pieces feature irregularities in both shape and form; this ...

Flax Bush Dipped Orange 7cm BowlTechnical information:Made from white porcelain, inside semi-gloss clear glaze with decal and unglazed outside.Size 7cm diameter x 2cm high / each piece comes boxed with an image of the design on the lid.These pieces feature irregularities in both shape and form; thi...

Toetoe Dipped Yellow 7cm BowlTechnical information:Made from white porcelain, inside semi-gloss clear glaze with decal and unglazed outside.Size 7cm diameter x 2cm high / each piece comes boxed with an image of the design on the lid.These pieces feature irregularities in both shape and form; this i...

Cabbage Tree Dipped Green 7cm BowlShe has recently fallen in love with “vegan leather”, the biodegradeable and washable paper used to make this purse. The image is part of her collection  Wanderlust , which means “a strong desire to travel”. It was taken during her travels thro...

Piwakawaka Black & White 7cm BowlNew Zealand is known as a land of birds and it has earned the reputation for being a world leader in conservation efforts. Living near a bird sanctuary in Wellington has greatly increased the bird population in my neighbourhood. My particular favourites are the many...

Kea Black & White 7cm BowlTechnical information:Made from white porcelain, inside semi-gloss clear glaze with decal and unglazed outside.Size 7cm diameter x 2cm high / each piece comes boxed with an image of the design on the lid.These pieces feature irregularities in both shape and form; this is ...

Ponga 2 Black & White 7cm BowlAn iconic New Zealand image, the silver fern symbol comes from the New Zealand fern – Cyathea Dealbata (Ponga is the Maori name). Its unfurling frond symbolizes strength, growth and new beginnings.Technical information:Made from white porcelain, inside semi-gloss...

Ponga 2 Green & White 7cm BowlAn iconic New Zealand image, the silver fern symbol comes from the New Zealand fern – Cyathea Dealbata (Ponga is the Maori name). Its unfurling frond symbolizes strength, growth and new beginnings.Technical information:Made from white porcelain, inside semi-gloss ...