The Path of Love and Life is a hand carved version of the Maori Pikorua symbol. The twist, or 'Pikorua' as it is known in New Zealand, is a relatively new Maori symbol with design roots in nature. It's said to represent the path of life and symbolize the strong bond between two loved ones. It’s a powerful expression of loyalty because the arms of the twist have no end point, just like lifelong relationships.

Some say the symbols design is based on the weave pattern of the kete and some say it’s based on the arms of the pikopiko fern. What we do know is it’s relatively new because Maori didn’t possess the required tools to create the complex undercuts in the symbols design. It’s quite possible Maori began being carving these symbols for trade once New Zealand was colonized by the Europeans and diamond carving tools were introduced (post 1800).