Ohana, the Hawaiian Family

 

Lilo Pelekai 

(Inspired by Lilo and Stitch)

Birth Date: Kepakemapa 15, 2020 (09/15/20) 

Ohana means family, and family means no one gets left behind or forgotten. 

The delightful sound of Lilo's Ukulele echoes across the Aina (land) accompanying her songs about the Menehune Ohana (family), Hawaiian animals, the forest, the ocean, and the stars in the Universe.

Lilo’s music illuminates life with joy and happiness! 

Lilo is a sweet, courageous and high-spirited girl. After all her last name, Pelekai means ‘Volcano of the Sea’.
In the Hawaiian language Lilo means generous and Lilo is more than generous sharing her love with the Ohana. She is devoted to her Ohana and believes in the good of everyone.

In Hawai’i you don’t have to be related by blood to be considered Ohana. 

Here we are connected one to another in many ways. 

Lilo knows, that whether the bond is by blood or Aloha, 

we are Ohana and take care of each other. 

Lilo also loves dancing the Hula. Her dance contains a magic that conveys the spirit of Aloha and gladdens the heart.

Lilo’s Tutu (grandmother) sewed her red dress with the white leaves and crocheted turquoise underpants and slippers which she adorned with crystals. Tutu wove her Mana (spiritual energy) and Aloha (love) into Lilo's Puakenikeni flower and Maile leaf Haku (head lei).
All these precious things were Tutu’s gifts of Aloha (Love) to her beloved Mo’opuna Wahine (granddaughter).

Lilo is a 10” tall cloth doll who was individually handcrafted on the Big Island of Hawaii with the greatest love and respect for all that is Hawaii.
Her body is made out of doll skin and stuffed with high quality poly fill. The body is wired for flexibility. The eyes and mouth are intricately embroidered onto the face. All accessories are individually hand crafted.
Lilo is not a dress up doll. All clothing and accessories are sewn and/or glued onto her.

 

Doll care: Gently brush the dolls and their clothing with a soft toothbrush to remove dust. Always brush the faces and bodies upwards towards the hair.

Lilo is a one of a kind Hawaiian Art Doll. Every bit of her has been lovingly handcrafted, to create a new friend who will last a lifetime.

 

Lilo reflects the Aloha spirit of Hawaii. 

She is ready to be part of your Ohana and sing her way into your heart! 

Lilo is available on special order. Contact me at menehunebabies@gmail.com for details.

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Opihi, the Power of Thought

 

Opihi 

Birthdate: Kepakemapa 4, 2020 (09/04/2020) 

Follow Opihi and let your thoughts become the seeds of what you wish to harvest! 

Hinuhinu wale i ka lihi o ke kai 

Shining there at the sea's edge 

Me he pai pu`u ala i ho`opuu `ia 

Clustered like little hills 

`O ka `opihi hälala 

The giant Opihi 

Opihi is named after the limpet shells which grow in abundance on the cliffs of the Pacific Ocean and are considered a delicacy in Hawaii.

Opihi can’t wait to pick the delicious shells for his Ohana (family) and himself. But picking Opihi on the cliffs is very dangerous. Opihi’s Kuku (grandfather) promised that he will teach him how to pick them when he is a little bit older.
But today, Opihi found just some beautiful Opihi Shell right at Punalu’u Black Sands Beach. This is his gift for you!

Opihi loves to play. While he patiently fills his net with mussels, he visualizes what it will be like when his Kaukini (cousin) Iniki, comes down to the beach and they start playing together. Opihi imagines how they will swim in the ocean, build castles in the black sand, and play races with the black beach crabs. They will have a blast!
Opihi knows that his thoughts are like seeds which grow into reality.
Sure enough, there comes Iniki and the fun begins!

 

Opihi’s Tutu (grandmother) polished the most beautiful Opihi shell and put it on her Mo'opuna Kane's (grandson's) head to protect him from the blazing sun at the beach. Tutu crafted and blessed his Opihi shell amulet. She also sewed his green Malu (wraparound) with a Hawaiian Honu (turtle) and crocheted little green shoes.
All these things were Tutu's gifts of Aloha to her beloved Mo'opuna Kane.

Opihi is about 4” tall fitting in the palm of your hand. The body is made out of stretch cotton and wired for flexibility. The eyes and mouth are intricately embroidered onto the face. Opihi has 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.

Opihi is a one of a kind collectible display dolls handcrafted by Hawaiian Dolls. He comes with his story and a certificate of authenticity.

Opihi is ready to be your new friend and charm his way into your heart. 

Opihi conveys the power of thoughts. 

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