Collection: Mōmotu ahi - Firebrand

When Māori travelled from their homes, they would take burning embers with them and upon arriving at a new location would use these to ignite a new fire. These embers were known as 'mōmotu ahi' or their firebrand. Gathering around the flames for warmth and to cook, this new fire would connect them back to the whenua, the people, and the fires still burning in their homelands.

This candle is called Mōmotu ahi and is inspired by the connection between fire and identity. Personalised messages or pepeha (tribal mottos) can be added to this candle, and when ignited, will symbolise your home, your people, your identity.

Written on the side of this candle is a karakia (incantation) called a hika ahi. This was chanted by Māori when rubbing two sticks together to make fire. Mōmotu ahi is the gift of connection. Light Mōmotu ahi when you want to acknowledge, mourn or celebrate your homelands and loved ones. Use it to reconnect at times when you can't be there in person, or as a reminder of where you come from and who you are.