{"product_id":"paua-stained-glass-suncatcher","title":"Paua | Stained Glass | Suncatcher","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePāua Stained Glass Window Hanging — A Gift From Tangaroa, Worn in Colour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue folds into green, green into violet, all of it spiralling out from a single coiled centre — the shape a \u003cstrong\u003epāua\u003c\/strong\u003e shell has always worn on the inside. According to Māori legend, that colour was never accidental. \u003cstrong\u003eTangaroa\u003c\/strong\u003e, god of the sea, gave the pāua its shell to protect it from the ocean's dangers, layering it year by year with the deepest blues of the deep water, the greens of the kelp forests, and flashes of gold from the setting sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell keeps adding to itself for as long as the creature lives, nacre laid over nacre, colour over colour — which is why its full brilliance only ever reveals itself once the shell is empty, the very last thing it leaves behind. Because of this, pāua has long been treated as \u003cstrong\u003etaonga\u003c\/strong\u003e, a treasure, and traditionally used for the eyes in Māori carvings, standing in for \u003cstrong\u003ewhetū\u003c\/strong\u003e, the stars, and the watchful eyes of ancestors looking down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece holds that same spiral and shimmer, colour folding outward exactly as the sea intended it to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass with metal frame and chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.7 x 11.7 x 0.4cm (H x W x D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hook sticker, for window use only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll measurements are approximate.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor best results, ensure the window is clean and dry before applying the hook sticker.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe information provided at inspiremeonline.co.nz, including AI-assisted product descriptions, is for educational and informational purposes only. Metaphysical properties reflect traditional folklore and widely-shared belief rather than scientific or medical claims and are complementary practices and not a replacement for medical treatment or professional care. Always consult a qualified health professional for medical concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inspire Me Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54217214066998,"sku":"1497","price":18.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0872\/1735\/files\/Paua_Stained_Glass_Suncatcher.webp?v=1784054776","url":"https:\/\/inspiremeonline.co.nz\/products\/paua-stained-glass-suncatcher","provider":"Inspire Me Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}