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ki`i punohu

I have been wondering if there are others who work or have worked on making ki`i punohu (ki`i out of the spines of the slate pencil urchin), such as noted by Forbes at a fishing shrine on Kahoolawe. Its been a while since I made my last one (some e

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Started by ʻOhukaniʻōhiʻa
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Ipu pawehe

Aloha mai kakou, Just thought it would be interesting to start a discussion on ipu in general but also the art of ipu pawehe. I have been fascinated at the art and process of working with the dyes, and traditional pawehe motifs and have found it is

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Started by Momi
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He Hana No'eau ka hana lomilomi?

Aloha E na Po'e Lima Maika'i, As part of our 'Modern Issues' of Hawai'i class here at MCC we sometimes address hana no'eau and cultural practices and their interaction with modern times. As a practitioner of lomilomi, I work in many places bringing

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Started by Eliza G
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Mahiole

Aloha e na hoa, anyone looking for authentic replica of mahiole made from 'ie'ie? I make and sell them for cultural practitioners and for private collections. I also teach beginning 'ie'ie weaving (basketry, fishtraps) at Leeward Community College.

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Started by Kumula'au Sing
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Papa Holua (Holua Sled)

Aloha e na hoa, anyone interested in wanting to purchase their own papa holua (holua sled)? I am in the process of making several and willing to take orders for those who are looking for a quality sled (beautifully made) and at a reasonable price.

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Started by Kumula'au Sing
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Who might be invited?

Aloha kaua e Kaanalike! Long time no see! Mahalo for creating this group! There are no doubt several members of MaoliWorld already with artistic tendencies. Carl Pao, for one certainly, but I wonder who might be invited to join this group consciously

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Started by ʻOhukaniʻōhiʻa
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