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Recent Activity
A quiet month, but recent pieces include a couple of monogram initials, plus standard offerings: Taranaki Sun and Koru.
Browse-Only Artisan Catalog • Wellington, NZ
"Kua puta koe te whaiao, ki te ao marama"Handcrafted Stained Glass Light Catchers
You have emerged into the daylight, into the world of light. Distinctive stained-glass pieces adapted from traditional Māori taonga, tribal carving motifs, and custom commissions by J Maroulis in Ngaio, Wellington since 1996.
No Cart • Phone Orders & Commissions Only
Every piece is individually handcrafted. To order standard pieces, request colour variations, or discuss a custom commission:
021 0267-8544(Call or text J Maroulis)
Featured Standard Piece
Ngaio Light Catcher
$120 • 23 x 13cm
Sunlight coming through textured waterglass and hand-soldered lead/copper foil lines.
5 to 40 Hours of Hand Work
Extensive diamond drilling, waterglass grinding, and copper foiling required to achieve tight internal koru curves and intricate shapes.
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
Every piece comes with a certificate noting its individual item number for that specific design, handcrafted in Ngaio, Wellington.
Custom Commissions Welcomed
Open to new challenges: evaluating if custom ideas lend themselves to stained glass, discussing colour variations, and crafting one-offs.
Crafted in Wellington
Featured Standard Pieces
Standard designs made to order. Prices range from $65 to $380 NZD.
Standard
$65
Yin Yang
Dimensions: 16cm Diameter
The Yin Yang is from Chinese Philosophy and literally means dark-light or negative-positive, describing how opposite forces may actually be complementary, interconnected, and interdependent.
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Standard
$75
Koru
Dimensions: 21 x 10cm
Based on the shape of an unfurling fern frond, representing creation, peace, tranquility, personal growth, positive change and awakening.
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Standard
$120
Ngaio
Dimensions: 23 x 13cm
Inspired by the Ngaio School crest rope, representing the hills and valleys of Ngaio and the strength achieved by bringing together many strands.
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Standard
$180
Taranaki Sun / Mt Taranaki (Egmont)
Dimensions: 19cm Diameter
The maunga of the maker's children's tribe, Ngarauru, with sun and surf wave incorporating a koru.
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Standard
$220
Manaia (Spiritual Guardian)
Dimensions: 20cm Diameter
An iwi guardian to ward off danger and frighten away intruders. Depicting two manaia on one body as a good luck charm for special relationships.
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Standard
$350
Tāne Mahuta – Separator of Heaven and Earth
Dimensions: 19cm Diameter
Depicting Tāne Mahuta thrusting his feet upwards to push Ranginui (sky father) away from Papatūānuku (earth mother), flooding the world with light.
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How to Order or Inquire
This site is a browse-only catalog without an online shopping cart. Because each light catcher involves hand-cutting, grinding and colour selection, pieces are ordered directly by telephone or text.
1. Browse the Pieces
Explore standard models, colour variations, and past commissioned works in the catalog.
2. Direct Call or Text
Ring J Maroulis at 021 0267-8544 to discuss what you'd like.
3. Handcrafted in Wellington
Completed with care, supplied with an authentication certificate noting item number.
What's Been Happening
Recent Studio Updates
2/8/20260 Comments
12 Months On.....
Catching up after a year away from the grinder with three diverse made-to-order projects: A for Affiliated, a Sunflower, and Lightning McQueen.
