The Gentle Breeze of Mana

 

Olapa, the Hula Dancer

Birthdate: Pepeluali 6, 2022 (02/06/2022)

The gentle breeze of Olapa’s Mana empowers the spirit within.

As the leaves of the Hawaiian Niu (Coconut Palm) sway gently in the slightest breeze so does Olapa (Dancer) move with the energies of the Universe.

Olapa dances in harmony with the sacred beat of the Ipu (gourd). She explores everything nature has to offer.

Mana I ka pua

Ua mohala malie.

There is Mana in the flower

That has blossomed slowly.

The Menehunes clap their hands in delight, begging for some more of Olapa’s delightful dances. Olapa’s dance tells stories about the Menehune Ohana (family), Hawaiian animals, the forest, the ocean, and the stars in the Universe. Celebrating Hawaii’s Aloha spirit, the Menehunes dance with Olapa under the Palm trees to the rhythm of the Ipu.

Olapa’s Tutu (grandmother) wove her Mana (spiritual energy) and Aloha (love) into her feather Haku (head lei), wrist and ankle leis. 
Tutu also crafted Olapa’s green Hula skirt and sewed a yellow cotton top and matching pants for her beloved Mo’opuna Wahine (granddaughter).
Hawaiian Ipus grow on a vine. Olapa's Tutu picked the most beautiful one for Olapa. She cleaned and polished it and draped a feather lei around it. It was her sacred gift of Aloha to Olapa and became her most treasured possession.

Olapa is about 4” tall fitting in the palm of your hand. The body is made out of doll skin and wired for flexibility. The eyes and mouth are intricately embroidered onto the face. Olapa has tiny little hands and feet, ears, buttocks, and a belly button. All accessories were individually handcrafted.

Doll care: Gently brush the dolls and their clothing with a soft dry toothbrush to remove dust. Always brush the faces and bodies upwards towards the hair. Do not brush the hair!

Olapa is an original design and comes with a booklet and a certificate of authenticity.

Olapa is a one of a kind Hawaiian Art Doll. She is a display doll and collector’s item bringing you the spiritual power of Hawaii. Every bit of Olapa has been lovingly handcrafted to create a new friend who will last a lifetime.

Olapa’s dance illuminates life with joy and happiness.

She is ready to be your new friend and dance her way into your heart.

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