Jo Simpson

Jo Simpson creates small, handcrafted kete using clay, copper, pāua, and feathers, with each piece uniquely made and beautifully framed. Inspired by the cultural significance and enduring symbolism of the kete, their work reinterprets this traditional form through contemporary materials and techniques to create meaningful objects for the home.

Each kete is designed as a one-of-a-kind piece, celebrating craftsmanship, storytelling, and a connection to Aotearoa. Their intimate scale makes them particularly popular as gifts and treasured keepsakes, easily carried by travellers wanting to take a piece of New Zealand with them.