{"id":927,"date":"2026-01-14T10:28:40","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T21:28:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kjcreations.nz\/?post_type=product&#038;p=927"},"modified":"2026-01-14T10:48:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T21:48:27","slug":"rimu-hexagon-ruru-morepork-wall-art","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/kjcreations.nz\/index.php\/product\/rimu-hexagon-ruru-morepork-wall-art\/","title":{"rendered":"Rimu Hexagon Ruru (Morepork) Wall Art"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"294\">Ruru \u2013 <em data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"292\">Morepork<\/em><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"378\"><em data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"378\">He kaitiaki o te p\u014d \u2014 a guardian of the night, watching quietly from the shadows.<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"656\">Mysterious and deeply woven into the stories of Aotearoa, the R<strong data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"461\">uru (Morepork)<\/strong> is a nocturnal guardian of the forest. Heard more often than seen, its distinctive call carries through the night, symbolising protection, awareness, and the unseen rhythms of the natural world.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"1125\">This artwork is crafted from <strong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"713\">solid New Zealand Rimu<\/strong>, salvaged from a central Christchurch building damaged and later demolished following the <strong data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"832\">February 2011 earthquake<\/strong>. Once used as display shelving, the timber has been carefully selected for its exceptional quality\u2014<strong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1006\">free from nail holes, laminates, glue joins, or composite construction<\/strong>. Each piece is made from a single, uninterrupted section of Rimu, preserving both strength and story within the grain.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1474\">The Ruru is laser-engraved with carefully controlled contrast to retain fine facial detail while embracing the depth and stillness associated with this night bird. Framed by P<strong data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1322\">onga (tree fern)<\/strong> fronds, the design balances darkness and negative space to create a calm yet powerful <strong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1437\">statement wall art piece<\/strong>, grounded in both craft and meaning.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1487\">Details<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1882\">\n<li data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1538\">\n<p data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1538\"><strong data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1503\">Material:<\/strong> Reclaimed solid New Zealand Rimu<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1593\">\n<p data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1593\"><strong data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1552\">Design:<\/strong> Ruru \/ Morepork with Ponga (tree fern)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1630\">\n<p data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1630\"><strong data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1605\">Size:<\/strong> 230 mm at widest point<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1651\">\n<p data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1651\"><strong data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1643\">Depth:<\/strong> 18 mm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1698\">\n<p data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1698\"><strong data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1665\">Finish:<\/strong> Natural timber, laser-engraved<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1755\">\n<p data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1755\"><strong data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1715\">Packaging:<\/strong> Beautifully gift boxed, ready to gift<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1795\">\n<p data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1795\"><strong data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1770\">Made in:<\/strong> Geraldine, New Zealand<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1882\">\n<p data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1882\"><strong data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1821\">Export suitability:<\/strong> Suitable for export to countries accepting wooden products<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1987\"><strong data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1987\">From fallen timber to something to treasure \u2014 a piece of history preserved for generations to come.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ruru \u2013 Morepork He kaitiaki o te p\u014d \u2014 a guardian of the night, watching quietly from the shadows. 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