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Mā te Rā - May the Sun Blessing

Mā te Rā - May the Sun Blessing

May the sun bring you energy by day,

May the moon softly restore you by night,

May the rain wash away your worries,

May the wind blow new strength into your being.

May you walk on this earth in peace all the days of your life, and know it's beauty forever and ever.

~ Ko tō ngao ki a Tamanuiterā i te ao
 Ko tō whakangā ki a Hina i te pō
 Ko ō māharahara kia mahea e ngā roimata a Rangi
 Ko tō kaha kia purea ki ngā hau a Tawhirimātea
 Kia āio ō takahitanga i te nuku o te whenua
 i tōna rirerire ake tonu atu

A wish for anyone you care about, that they walk through life in peace, and never stop seeing its beauty. The sun brings energy, the moon brings rest, the rain washes away worries, and the wind carries new strength.  Written in both English and te reo Māori, this print calls on the great atua of the Māori world. Tamanuiterā the sun, Hina the moon, Rangi the Sky Father whose tears fall as rain, and Tawhirimātea the god of winds. Each one called upon to look after the person you give this to.

Whether you're marking a wedding, a birthday, a new home, or celebrating someone stepping into the next chapter of their life, this print says what's sometimes hard to put into words.

- Te reo Māori translation by Ōkupu
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Art Print Details

  • Each print is hand signed
  • Matte archival cotton rag 320gsm paper (photocopy paper is 60gsm)
  • Slightly textured with a natural white tone — no artificial brighteners
  • Archival inks guaranteed for 100+ years
  • Presented on a black matboard in a clear cellophane sleeve — arrives ready to gift
  • Please allow an extra 7 days for delivery if framing is required

Dimensions

Framed Print Sizes

  • A5 — 240 x 310 mm — perfect for a desk, shelf, or smaller wall space
  • A4 — 300 x 400 mm — great for a bedside table, hallway, or grouped with other prints
  • A3 — 390 x 500 mm — a solid wall piece that holds its own in most rooms
  • A2 — 510 x 690 mm — a real statement piece, ideal for a living room or entryway

Unframed Print Sizes

  • A5 — 148 x 210 mm
  • A4 — 210 x 297 mm
  • A3 — 297 x 420 mm
  • A2 — 420 x 594 mm
  • Gift ready - no need for framing
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