Hawaii is a surfer’s paradise. Volcanic activity, mild weather, and coral reefs create perfect and challenging waves on white, golden, green and black sand beaches. When the surf is up, the surfer’s heart dances with excitement as he eagerly anticipates the challenges of the great waves. The ancient Hawaiians called this feeling “hopupu”. Surfing means riding the waves with focus and balance, finding the perfect attitude between tension and flexibility. Surfers describe it as the very best feeling in the world.
They share a love for the ocean. It becomes their greatest teacher evoking deep respect, humbleness, and fear. With relaxed alertness the surfer watches the ever changing tide, the swell building or fading, the shape of the wave; until he finds the break and rides one of those big waves home.
Surfing requires intense focus, strength, courage, and grace.
He'e Nalu
The history of surfing in Hawaii goes back to the 4th century A.D. To the ancient Hawaiian people surfing was a spiritual form of art which they integrated into their culture. They called it he’e nalu which means wave sliding. The art of riding the waves was a deeply spiritual skill and ritual in ancient Hawaii. The ceremony began with the creation of the olo (surfboard). After choosing a WiliWili, Ula, or Koa tree, Hawaiians faced towards the sea and said a prayer of thanks for the wood they would use. Then they honored the spirit of the tree by burying a fish underneath it.
Before entering the great ocean, Hawaiians performed a ceremony of special dances and chants asking for strength, protection, and great surf.
Around 1820, the missionaries prohibited surfing in Hawaii and it became nearly extinct until in 1905 a group of native Hawaiians, led by Duke Kahanamoku, revived surfing on the islands.
Today, surfing in Hawaii has become a way of life.
The magic of surfing inspired the creation of Kai (Ocean), the Surfer Boy.
Kai (Ocean), the Surfer Boy
Birth Date: Lune 21, 2024 (06-21-24)
Kai inspires us to surrender to the waves of life with focus and balance,
allowing them to safely carry us to our highest goals.
Kai's best friend and greatest teacher is the ocean.
When the surf is up, Kai can’t wait to get into the ocean. His heart dances with Hopupu (excitement) as he eagerly anticipates the challenges of the great waves.
Kai loves the Pacific Ocean and the surf has been his greatest teacher, evoking deep respect and humbleness within him. He knows that every wave along with the wind presents a challenge of going with its flow. Kai watches the waves, feels them inside, and connects to their Mana (spiritual energy).
He flies along the sea on his Olo (surfboard), riding the waves with focus and balance, Kai finds the perfect attitude between tension and flexibility and rides the great wave home. It is the very best feeling in the world.
Surfing is magical! It has become his way of life!
Kai’s surfboard matches his shorts with a red Hibiscus design.
Kai’s Tutu (grandmother) sewed his shorts and crocheted matching shoes. She also made a turquoise head band for Kai to keep his hair out of his eyes while he surfs. Last, as a blessing and protection, Tutu wrapped a sacred shell necklace with a wave crystal around Kai’s neck.
All these things were Tutu’s sacred gifts of Aloha (Love) to her beloved Mo'opuna Kane (grandson).
Kai 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. Nalu has tiny little hands and feet, ears, buttocks, and a belly button. All accessories were individually handcrafted.
Kai is not a dress up dolls. All clothing and accessories are sewn and/or glued onto him.
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!
Kai is a one of a kind Hawaiian Art Doll. Every bit of him has been lovingly handcrafted to create a new friend who will last a lifetime.
Kai is a display doll and collector’s item bringing you the spiritual power of Hawaii.
He comes with his story and a certificate of authenticity.
Kai reflects the spiritual powers of the Hawaiian Waters.
He is ready to be your new friend and surf his way into your heart.
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