Kumu Kaulana's Halau

 

Kumu Kaulana’s (Celebration) Halau

Ku’uipo (Sweetheart), Kealani (White Heaven), Lihi (Little Sister)

Birth Date: ‘Aukake 30, 2021 (8-30-21)

Kumu Kaulana’s Hula chants perpetuate Mana (spiritual energy), Ao (light) and Aloha (love).

The sacred drumming of the Ipu Heke (double gourd) echoes across the 'Aina (land) as Kumu Kaulana (Celebration) chants and calls upon the Akuas (spirits).

E Hō Mai

Ka ‘ike mai luna mai ē

I nā mea huna no'eau

O nā mele ē

E hō mai, e hō mai, e hō mai ē

Grant us knowledge from above

The knowledge hidden in the chants

Grant us. Grant us. Grant us these things.

The Kaona (hidden meaning) enhances the mystic of Oli (chant) and Hula. The knowledge and traditional practices have been passed on for generations within Kumu Kaulana’s Hula lineage.

In her Halau (hula school), Kumu (teacher) Kaulana passes on and teaches this source of knowledge to the Olapas (dancers). Her Olapas are Kumu’s daughter Ku’uipo and her Kaukinis (cousins) Kealani, the Haole (white) girl and Lihi.

Hula and Oli come from the heart. They mirror the beauty of nature and radiate Aloha.

Kea He Makani O Aloha.

The gentle wafting breeze of love.

Kumu Kaulana, Ku’uipo, Kealani and Lihi beckon you to allow

the spirit of Aloha to shine from your Soul!

The sacred chant and drumming of Kumu Kaulana’s Ipu Heke echoes across the 'Aina (land) as Ku’uipo, Kealani and Lihi dance with the Akuas (spirits) of the Island.

With honesty, kindness, humbleness and in harmony with their true selfs,

Kumu Kaulana, Ku’uipo, Kealani and Lihi truly live in the spirit of Aloha.

Ku’uipo, Kealani and Lihi just love dancing the Hula! The graceful movements of their hands and bodies tell stories about the wonders of nature, the creation of the world and the traditions of the Hawaiian people.

The harmony of Ipu Heke, chant and Hula attunes to spirit and gladdens the heart.

Hawaiian gourds grow on a vine. Kumu Kaulana picked 2 of the most beautiful ones for her Ipu Heke (double gourd). She cleaned and polished them, put them together and wrapped a Kukui Nut lei around the center.
Kumu Kaulana blessed the Ipu with Hawaiian salt and special prayers. The Ipu Heke is sacred now. Only Kumu Kaulana is allowed to touch it. The Ipu Heke is a manifestation and Kinolau (body form) of Lono, the Hawaiian God of Peace.

Kumu Kaulana, Ku’uipo, Kealani and Lihi wear matching costumes: double red and white Pa’u skirts, tops and panties with a Hibiscut flower design. A Kukui Nut necklace adorns their necks.

The green feather leis around their heads, wrists, and ankles are made for the Ali’i (royalty) and believed to link to the divine.

Kumu Kaulana has black and grey streaked hair.

Ku’uipo has curly black hair.

Kealani, the little Haole girl, has straight brown hair.

Lihi has blue eyes and straight black hair.

Kumu Kaulana is a 10” tall cloth doll. Ku’uipo, Kealani and Lihi are 7” tall. They were individually handcrafted on the Big Island of Hawaii with the greatest love and respect for all that is Hawaii. The bodies are made out of doll skin, stuffed with high quality poly fill and wired for flexibility. The eyes and mouths are intricately embroidered onto the face giving each doll a unique personality. All accessories were individually hand crafted.

Kumu Kaulana, Ku’uipo, Kealani and Lihi are not dress up dolls. All clothing and accessories are sewn and/or glued onto them except for their Pa’u skirts which can be removed.

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. Do not brush the hair!

Kumu Kaulana, Ku’uipo, Kealani and Lihi are one of a kind Hawaiian Art Dolls and come with a booklet and certificate of authenticity. They are collector’s items bringing you the spiritual power of Hawaii.

Every bit of Kumu Kaulana, Ku’uipo, Kealani and Lihi has been lovingly handcrafted to create new friends who will last a lifetime.

Kumu Kaulana, Ku’uipo, Kealani and Lihi are ready to be your new friends and 

chant and dance their way into your heart.

Kumu Kaulana’s, Ku’uipo’s, Kealani’s and Lihi’s Oli and Hula reflect Ao and Aloha.

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Under the Magical Ohia Tree

 

One of a Kind Magical Hawaiian Ohia Theme Nativity Scene

Ho'ano Ohana - The Holy Family

Malia, Iesu, Iokepa, Pueo, Honu and Pua'a

The Ho’ano Ohana enhances the Christmas spirit with their enchanting grace. 

They also can be placed as a centerpiece and embrace your home 

with the Aloha spirit of Hawaii all year long.

Standing in a coconut crèche under the shade of the blooming Hawaiian Ohia Tree, Malia (Virgin Mary) lovingly watches over her baby Iesu (Jesus), who is contently nestled in his nut cradle.

Iokepa (Joseph) blows his Pu (conch shell) in the 4 sacred directions to announce the birth of Iesu, the greatest of all blessings.

Iesu, Malia, Iokepa and the coconut crèche are wearing red, green and yellow halos of the Hawaiian Hulu (feather), which is believed to link to the divine.

Blooming with Lehua flowers, two Ohia Trees spread their Aloha throughout the coconut crèche.

Pua'a, the pig, Honu, the turtle and Pueo, the owl have gathered to adore the sweet baby.

In the Aloha spirit of Hawaii, the dolls, animals, coconut cradle and accessories were intricately handcrafted with the greatest love and respect for this sacred event

Malia and Iokepa are about 3” tall fitting in the palm of your hand. The bodies are made out of stretch cotton and wired for flexibility. Iesu is about 3/4" tall. The eyes and mouth are intricately embroidered onto their faces. Malia, Iokepa and Iesu have tiny little hands and feet, ears, buttocks, and belly buttons.

Pueo, Honu and Pua'a are partially crocheted and sewn out of faux fur.

The coconut for the crèche was selected from palm trees at Punalu’u Black Sands Beach. It is hand carved, sanded, polished and fit to a custom pine wood base. The top is adorned with a shining silver sea star.

All dolls, animals and accessories are pinned and or glued to the coconut crèche.

All accessories were individually handcrafted.

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

Malia, Iesu, Iokepa, Pueo, Honu and Pua'a are one of a kind collectible display dolls handcrafted by Hawaiian Dolls.

Treat yourself to this Holy Ohana 

and bring the Aloha spirit of the Islands to your home!

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E Ala E! Arise, Awake, Rise Up!

Pele, Hawaiian Volcano Goddess

Birthdate: Lulai 21, 2021 (07-21-21)

E Ala E!

Arise, Awake, Rise Up!

Pele offers her strength and passion to remind us that life’s fiery eruptions 

and emotional upheavals often clear the path for positive transformations.

Aloha e Pele! (Greetings, Pele!)
The Menehunes clap their hands, jumping up and down with excitement as soon as Pele emerges from the sacred Ohia forest.
Pele always brings the most fascinating news about the flaming spirit of Hawaii’s Volcano Goddess hurling fiery ribbons of lava down the mountain slopes, giving birth to new rock formations and land.

Pele carries a Bamboo Pahu (staff) with a flame of Kilauea Volcano surrounded by sacred Ti leaves. The flame embodies the light of spirit, knowledge and life.

Gifted with a passionate spirit, Menehune girl Pele was named after Hawaii’s Fire Goddess.
Pele’s Tutu (grandmother) wove her Mana (spiritual energy) and Aloha (love) into Pele's red, green and yellow Haku (head lei), wrist and ankle leis. Tutu also sewed Pele’s flame dress.

Pele’s abundant black and red streaked hair cascades down her back like the hardening lava flow on the mountain slope.

Pele 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.
Pele is not a dress up doll. All clothing and accessories are sewn and/or glued onto her.
Except for her Pahu which can be removed.
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.

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

Pele reflects the Aloha spirit of Hawaii.

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

Pele blesses you with her flame of Kilauea Volcano.

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Nativity Scene in the Shade of the Banana Tree

 

One of a Kind Magical Hawaiian Banana Tree Theme Nativity Scene

Ho'ano Ohana - The Holy Family
Malia, Iesu, Iokepa, Pueo, Honu and Pua'a

The Ho’ano Ohana enhances the Christmas spirit with their enchanting grace. They also can be placed as a centerpiece and embrace your home with the Aloha spirit of Hawaii all year long.

Standing in a coconut crèche under the shade of the Banana Tree, Malia (Virgin Mary) lovingly watches over her baby Iesu (Jesus), who is contently nestled in his nut cradle.

Iokepa (Joseph) blows his Pu (conch shell) in the 4 sacred directions to announce the birth of Iesu, the greatest of all blessings.

Iesu, Malia, Iokepa and the coconut crèche are wearing green and yellow halos of the Hawaiian Hulu (feather), which is believed to link to the divine.

Full of ripe bananas, the Banana Tree and its Keiki (child) spreads their Aloha throughout the coconut crèche.

Pua'a, the pig, Honu, the turtle and Pueo, the owl have gathered to adore the sweet baby.

In the Aloha spirit of Hawaii, the dolls, animals, coconut cradle and accessories were intricately handcrafted with the greatest love and respect for this sacred event.

Malia and Iokepa are about 3” tall fitting in the palm of your hand. The bodies are made out of stretch cotton and wired for flexibility. Iesu is about 3/4" tall. The eyes and mouth are intricately embroidered onto their faces. Malia, Iokepa and Iesu have tiny little hands and feet, ears, buttocks, and belly buttons.

Pueo, Honu and Pua'a are partially crocheted and sewn out of faux fur.

The coconut for the crèche was selected from palm trees at Punalu’u Black Sands Beach. It is hand carved, sanded, polished and fit to a custom pine wood base. The top is adorned with a shining silver sea star.

All dolls, animals and accessories are pinned and or glued to the coconut crèche.

All accessories were individually handcrafted.

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

Malia, Iesu, Iokepa, Pueo, Honu and Pua'a are one of a kind collectible display dolls handcrafted by Hawaiian Dolls.

Treat yourself to this Holy Ohana and bring 

the Aloha spirit of the Islands to your home!

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The Sounds of Hawaii

Kaui (Youthful), the Ukulele Player

Birthdate: Lune 12, 2021 (06/12/21)

Kaui’s music illuminates life with joy and happiness!

Living Hawaii’s Aloha spirit, Kaui has all the time in the world. He meanders through the beautiful forest in the Kaiholena Mountains cherishing all he sees, hears, and feels. Wonderful and exciting things keep happening. Everywhere he goes he is greeted with kindness and abundance: the sun warms his body, the birds sing their most beautiful songs, flowers open to embrace him with their sweet scent. When he is hungry a big yellow Mai’a (banana) appears on his path. The small mountain stream offers cool, fresh water for him to drink his fill.

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

Kaui reminds us that there is always more than enough time to fulfill all desires.

His cheerful Mana (Spiritual Energy) brightens up the day with love and laughter.

Kaui’s Tutu (grandmother) wove her Mana and Aloha into the Maile lei he wears around his neck and the Lauhala hat. Maile is the lei of eternal love.
Tutu also sewed Kaui‘s Aloha shirt and matching shorts out of blue cotton with a Maile lei and Puakenini flower design.

The Ukulele was Kuku’s (grandfather’s) gift of lasting love and Aloha to his beloved Mo’opuna Kane (grandson). It is Kaui’s most cherished possession. He holds it even when he goes to sleep.

Kaui 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.
His body is made out of doll skin and stuffed with high quality poly fill. The body is wired for flexibility. The legs are jointed. The eyes and mouth are intricately embroidered onto the face. All accessories are individually hand crafted.
Kaui is not a dress up doll. All clothing and accessories are sewn and/or glued onto him.
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.

Kaui is a one of a kind Hawaiian Art Dolls and comes with a booklet and certificate of authenticity. He is a collector’s item bringing you the spiritual power of Hawaii.
Every bit of him has been lovingly handcrafted, to create a new friend who will last a lifetime.

Kaui reflects the Aloha spirit of Hawaii.

He is ready to be your new friend and sing his way into your heart.

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Visions from the Heart

Nunu, the Fisher Boy

Birth Date: Lune 4, 2021 (06-04-21)

Nunu teaches us to see with the heart and act with compassion.

Little Nunu, the Fisher Boy, is named after the Hawaiian trumpetfish.
Carrying his fishing pole to the gentle waters in the bays of Punalu’u Black Sands Beach, Nunu gets ready to catch dinner for his Menehune Ohana (family) and himself. First he says a prayer of heartfelt thanks for nature’s abundant offerings. He then humbly asks permission for just enough fish to come to his fishing pole so that he can feed himself and his Ohana.

Nunu has a balanced, harmonious relationship with nature. He knows that if he takes only what he needs, it will always be given freely.

Nunu's Mana (spiritual energy) radiates Aloha.

Nunu is the most generous little Menehune. Nothing makes him happier than sharing the fish he caught with his Menehune Ohana, so that everybody can have an abundant, delicious dinner. Seeing their joy and appreciation is the greatest gift to him.

Nunu knows that the more he gives, the more he will receive.

Nunu’s Tutu (grandmother) sewed his blue Malu (wraparound) and matching hat with a butterfly fish design. She crocheted yellow underwear and little shoes. Last Tutu crafted a conch shell lei for Nunu. In Hawaii the Pu (Conch Shell) is believed to invoke blessings of divine Mana and provide protection from all harm.

Nunu's Kuku (grandfather) crafted and blessed his fishing pole which always catches just enough fish for the Ohana’s dinner.
All these things were Kuku's and Tutu’s sacred gifts of Aloha (Love) to their beloved Mo’opuna Kane (grandson).

Nunu is a 4” tall cloth doll fitting in the palm of your hand. He was individually handcrafted on the Big Island of Hawaii with the greatest love and respect for all that is Hawaii.

The body is made out of doll skin, stuffed with high quality poly fill and wired for flexibility. The eyes and mouth are intricately embroidered onto the face giving the doll a unique personality. All accessories were individually hand crafted.

Nunu is not 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 toothbrush to remove dust. Always brush the faces and bodies upwards towards the hair. Do not brush the hair!

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

Nunu is is ready to be your new friends and fish his way into your heart.

Nunu conveys a balanced, harmonious relationship with nature.

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Malama, Makoa and the Pua’as, Hunters of Aloha

 

Malama with Makoa and the Pua’as

Hunters of Aloha

Birthdate: Mei 31, 2021 (05/31/21)

Learn to be aware and watchful like Malama, Makoa and their Pua’as!

Let their Mana (spiritual energy) of strength, courage and Aloha flow into you.

Malama, the caretaker with his Mo’opuna Kane (grandson) Makoa (Courageous) and the Pua’as (Pigs) are Hunters of Aloha and the Menehune’s guardians. Together they walk fearlessly through the beautiful forest in the Kaiholena Mountains watching for dangers and threats to their beloved Ohana (family).

Malama and Makoa carrying their Ihes (spears), and the Pua’as with their tusks are always ready to protect their loved ones and shield them in a safe cloud of Aloha.

The Pua’as are Malama’s and Makoa’s Aumakuas (Guardian Spirits). Malama and Makoa are so closely connected to their Pua’as that they have become inseparable friends.

Malama is Makoa’s Kuku (grandfather) and also his Kumu (teacher) of hunting with Aloha. Makoa adores the wisdom of his Kumu!

Malama and Makoa carved their Ihes out of wood. The top of the Ihes are surrounded by Ti leaves and a yellow Hulu (feather) lei for purification and protection. When the Ihes were finished Makoa and his Kuku blessed them with a prayer and salt water from the Pacific Ocean.
Malama and Makoa honor Kamapua'a, the Hawaiian Pig God, who was the protector of the pigs and cascading waterfalls bestowing abundant growth to the lands of Hawaii.

Malama’s Tutu (grandmother) sewed their green lava lavas (wraparounds) with a Hapu (fern) design and crocheted yellow underwear. The color green is associated with magic, growth and harmony. As an added blessing and for protection Tutu lovingly wove Maile leis and crafted tusk amulets and a hair stick for Malama and Makoa. Maile is the lei of eternal love.
She stuck a Plumeria flower behind each Pua’a’s ear.
All these things were Tutu’s and Kuku's sacred gifts of Aloha to their beloved Mo’opuna Kane (grandson).

Malama, Makoa and the Pua’as were individually handcrafted on the Big Island of Hawaii with the greatest love and respect for all that is Hawaii.

Malama is a 10” tall cloth doll.

 

Makoa is about 7” tall. 

The bodies are made out of doll skin, stuffed with high quality poly fill and wired for flexibility. The eyes and mouth are intricately embroidered onto the face giving the dolls a unique personality.
Malama’s Pua’a is about 3.5” tall. Makoa’s Pua’a is about 2.5” tall. Both fit in the palm of your hand. The bodies are sewn out of black synthetic fur. The tusks are made out of clay.
All accessories were individually hand crafted.

Malama and Makoa are not dress up dolls. All clothing and accessories are sewn and/or glued onto them, except for the Ihes which can be removed.

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. Do not brush the hair!

Malama, Makoa and the Pua’as are one of a kind Hawaiian Art Dolls and come with a booklet and certificate of authenticity. They are collector’s item bringing you the spiritual power of Hawaii.

Every bit of Malama, Makoa and the Pua’as has been lovingly handcrafted to create new friends who will last a lifetime.

Malama, Makoa and the Pua’as, are ready to be your new friends 

and hunt their way into your heart.

Malama, Makoa and the Pua’as channel strength and courage.

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