Hulili, First Light in the Storm

Today the Big Island is awaiting Hurricane Lane. 

It's the perfect day to call on Hulili (First Light), the Guardian Angel.

Hulili (First Light), the Guardian Angel 

Birthdate: ‘Aukake 20, 2018 (08/20/18) 

Welcome Hulili as your Guardian Angel! 

She is devoted to protecting and guiding you on your life’s journey. 

Hulili’s light shines brightly as the first rays of the sun sway gently upon the ocean. 

The sacred rhythm of the Ipu (gourd) echoes across the ‘Aina (land) calling Hulili, the Guardian Angel to earth. Hulili’s home is Lanikeha, the high sky.
Hulili carries a candle in her sacred Ipu, which invokes blessings of the divine. The heavenly light of Hulili’s candle illuminates the paths of the Menehune’s lives on earth.
The Menehunes know Hulili always watches over them enlightening their lives with her angelic presence. Hearing the divine drumming of the Ipu in the distance, the Menehunes sense that Hulili is near. 

Sometimes she allows them a glance at the heavenly glow of her candle or a glimpse of her angelic white feather wings passing by to remind them how brightly the Aloha spirit is shining from their own souls.
All they have to do is call and Hulili appears offering her wisdom and guidance.

 

Hulili wears a green dress with yellow Plumeria flowers and star crystals in the front, green crocheted panties and matching shoes.
Her Maile Haku (head lei) is decorated with star crystals and represents spiritual strength, unity and love. 

The angel wings are crafted out of real white feathers.

 

Hulili 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. Hulili 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.

 

Hulili is a one of a kind display doll handcrafted by Hawaiian Dolls. She is a collector’s item bringing you the spiritual power of Hawaii. Hulili comes with her story and a certificate of authenticity.

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

Hulili’s Mana (spiritual energy) radiates unconditional Aloha. 

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Dreams Manifest!

My dream finally became reality! I am retired and now can put all my time and energy into my doll creations. It is wonderful and gratifying beyond anything I imagined it to be. 

I also transformed part of my house into ‘The Menehune Store’ and have had the pleasure to meet many wonderful people from all over the world who, like by magic, find my little store in this remote corner of the Big Island.

You too are always welcome to visit the Menehunes in their habitat!

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Volcano Goddess Pele, Transformation and Creation

Since May 2018 Volcano Goddess Pele has been more active than ever on the Big Island. Creation and transformation are her daily ritual. Molten lava continues its relentless, unstoppable flow down Kilauea volcano. Pele is known for her passionate and fiery temperament. Pele is Ka wahine 'ai honua, the woman who devours the land.

When Pele meets the ocean billowing clouds of steam and tiny particles of volcanic gas flow over the coastline. 

The people of Hawaii know that the wrath of Pele can be destructive, 

but it is a part of nature that is not to be disturbed. 

Halemaumau Crater, the eruptive vent, explodes, collapses and expands on a daily basis. Halemaumau Crater is Pele's home. 

It is located about 30 miles from Wood Valley in Ka'u, where I live. We are not affected by the lava, but there are the daily ash fall, the sulfur air and the many earthquakes. Everything changed since the volcano started erupting. It leaves me in a state of humbleness, fear, anticipation, uneasiness as well as admiration. Very confusing feelings! 

Of course, Madame Pele’s outbursts have greatly inspired my creations.

 

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

often clear the path for positive transformations.

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Aloha Spirit of the Angels

Lani (Heaven), the Guardian Angel

Birthdate: Lulai 21, 2018 (07/21/18)

Welcome Lani as your guardian angel!

She is devoted to protecting and guiding you on your life’s journey.

The sacred rhythm of the Ipu echoes across the ‘Aina (land) calling Lani, the Menehune Guardian Angel to earth. Lani is named after her home Lanikeha, the high sky.
Lani carries a candle in her sacred Pupu (shell), which invokes blessings of the divine. The heavenly light of Lani’s candle illuminates the paths of the Menehune’s lives on earth.
The Menehunes know Lani always watches over them enlightening their lives with her angelic presence. Hearing the divine drumming of the Ipu in the distance, the Menehunes sense that Lani is near. Sometimes she allows them a glance at the heavenly glow of her candle or a glimpse of her angelic white feather wings passing by to remind them how brightly the Aloha spirit is shining from their own souls. All they have to do is call and Lani appears offering her wisdom and guidance.

Lani wears a white dress with a big pink Puakenikeni flower in the front, white crocheted panties and matching shoes.

Her Maile Haku (head lei) with the fragrant, pink Puakenikeni flowers represents spiritual strength, unity and love.
The angel wings are crafted out of real white feathers.

 

Lani 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. Lani 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.

Lani is a one of a kind display doll handcrafted by Hawaiian Dolls. She is a collector’s item bringing you the spiritual power of Hawaii. Lani comes with her story and a certificate of authenticity.

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

Lani’s Mana (spiritual energy) radiates unconditional Aloha.

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The Power of Ho'oponopono

Mahina and Kahuna, the Healing Light 

The Power of Ho’oponopono

Birth Date: Lune 22, 2018 (06/22/18) 

Open yourself to Mahina’s and Kahuna’s Mana (spiritual energy)! 

They will shower you with blessings and perform a special ritual of Ho’oponopono just for you to manifest love and harmony within yourself and your relationships. 

Mahina and Kahuna are the Menehune’s ambassadors of peace and harmony.
Standing on a little island shaded by a banana tree, they perform the sacred, ancient Hawaiian ritual of Ho’oponopono.
Whenever there is trouble and disagreement between members of their Menehune Ohana (family), Mahina and Kahuna appear to make things right again through the magic of Ho’oponopono.
They begin their ritual with a heartfelt pule (prayer) of love and respect to the Divine, asking for health, balance and harmony to be restored:

E ho'olalelale ka 'ike, 'ike iho nei. E ho'olalelale ka wailua, wailua iho nei 

Inspire the knowledge, the knowledge within. Inspire the spirit, the spirit within. 

Mahina waves her Ti leaf to clear the way for truth to appear.
Kahuna’s Tiki Ihoiho (torch) is the shining heart of love and forgiveness.

Mahina and Kahuna never fail to restore peace and harmony among their Menehune Ohana. They also never forget to bring a gift of Aloha. Today Mahina offers a sweet Hawaiian Kahiki (pineapple), Mai’as (bananas) and a Niu (coconut) on her sacred Ohia leaf tray for everybody to share.
When Mahina and Kahuna close their ritual of Ho’oponopono all troubles have been resolved and the Menehunes once again wear big smiles of happiness on their faces.

Mahina (Moonlight) is named after Hina, the Hawaiian Goddess of the moon and healing.
Mahina’s and Kahuna’s Tutu (grandmother) wove her Mana and Aloha (love) into the green feather Hakus (head leis) with red Lehua blossoms. In Hawaii the Hulu (feather) is believed to link to the divine.
Tutu sewed Mahina's yellow top and pants and Kahuna's lava-lava (wraparound). She crocheted matching shoes, which she adorned with green crystals. She also wove a traditional Hula skirt for Mahina.
Kahuna (Healer) is named after the ancient Hawaiian magicians and healers.
Kahuna and his Kuku (grandfather) made the Ihoiho (torch) out of bamboo and raffia. They fueled it with Kukui Nut oil. According to ancient Hawaiian beliefs Kukui represents the inner light of spirit shining brightly.
All these things were Kuku’s and Tutu's gifts of Aloha to their beloved Mo’opunas (grandchildren).

Mahina and Kahuna are about 4” tall fitting in the palm of your hand. Their bodies are made from stretch cotton and wired for flexibility. The eyes and mouth are intricately embroidered onto their faces. Mahina and Kahuna have 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.

Mahina and Kahuna are one of a kind collectible display dolls handcrafted by Hawaiian Dolls.
They come with their island, their story and a certificate of authenticity.

Mahina and Kahuna are ready to be your new friends 
and shine their way into your heart. 

Mahina and Kahuna channel balance and harmony. 

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The Spirit of True Doll Making

"Little People of the Secret Power"

Creating a Menehune doll transfers me into a miniature life of my own.

I start with a clear image of the doll I want to create: its gender, the clothes, accessories, and sometimes even its name and part of its story. The flow of possibilities and creative ideas is endless.

Sewing the body, stuffing it,

embroidering the eyes,

every step of the way, the Menehune grows and takes on a life of its own. It is almost as if the doll is dictating who he or she wants to become. 

My previous plans of the design don’t seem to apply at all anymore. But I follow these inspirations because now I have entered the place of true doll making, where a deeper part of me takes over communicating with the developing spirit of the doll.

I have reached my inner place of stillness, inspiration, and guidance where I find and lose myself at the same time. It enhances my ability to communicate ideas and feelings in ways where words fail.

At this point I know that my new Menehune has a soul and a personality.

The spirit of true doll making is enlightening. 

The intricate art of crafting 4” miniature cloth dolls is something I would have never thought I had the patience to do. But it has become my most cherished and gratifying creation. It is a thrilling experience to look at a finished doll and see that it has come alive.
Through my Menehunes I always try to capture the ancient, magical spirit of Hawaii where I have lived for the past 36 years. Hawaiians are deeply in touch with their creative and intuitive nature. They live in harmony with creation.
The wisdom of Hawaiian culture and spirituality inspires me. I do a lot of research to integrate Hawaiian traditions and symbols into my dolls and their stories which has further increased my deep love and respect for all that is Hawaii.
Hawaiian tradition emphasizes Mana or spiritual energy which is expressed in philosophies, symbolism, and culture.
In Hawaiian mythology Menehunes often are referred to as “the little people of the secret power”. The Menehune dolls’ Mana connects to Hawaii’s spiritual wisdom which is conveyed through their personalities and inspirational messages.

I commit a lot of creativity, detailing, inspiration, and love to each individual doll. Every tiny configuration is treated with extreme care. Each stitch must be in exactly the right position. The pattern and design of the clothing and accessories must be in harmony with the doll, enhance its personality and connect it with the wisdom found in Hawaiian symbols and stories. The work is never finished until the Menehune shows its spirit. Only then will I name it and write a story to reflect its personality which conveys messages of guidance, protection, and inspiration following concepts of Hawaiian spirituality and culture.

Alana and Opihi are complete!

The creation of Alana and Opihi became an expression of love. Looking at them dancing and humbly offering a precious seashell gift, I feel like they are nurturing my spirit and taking care of me which in turn makes me want to take care of them.

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Male'ana, Heavenly Hawaiian Wedding

Ke Kali Nei Au (Waiting For Thee)

Eia au ke kali nei

Aia la i hea ku'u aloha

This is the moment 

I've waited for 

I can hear my heart singing 

Soon bells will be ringing 

This is the moment 

Of sweet Aloha 

I will love you longer than forever 

Promise me that you will leave me never 

(Words & music by Charles King)

The pure sound of the Hawaiian Conch Shell echoes across the ‘Aina (land) invoking blessings of divine Mana (spiritual energy).
Blowing the Pu (conch shell) true and clear in the four directions, Kahu (Minister) announces the beginning of the sacred wedding ceremony.
Kahu chants the ancient Hawaiian Oli:

“Eia iha no ka maluhia o na lani me kakou a pau”

"May blessings from above rest upon you and remain with you now and forever."

In tune with divine Mana (spiritual energy), Kahi humbly invites Akua (God) and the Aumakuas (ancestral guardian spirits) to join the couple in their celebration of Aloha, to grant them to be united as one, in love forever and to bestow blessings upon all who are gathered.
Often the Aumakuas offer the blessings of their divine Mana by physically manifesting as a Honu (turtle), ‘Io (Hawaiian Hawk) or anuenue (rainbow).

“I Ho’okahi kahi ke aloha ua mau.” 

Be united as one, in love forever.

Maile is the Hawaiian lei of eternal love and represents the umbilical cord to the spiritual world. As the couple drapes Maile Leis around each other, their spirits connect on a deep level. It is the traditional gesture of love, honor, and respect and conveys prosperity, health and blessings.

The sacred ritual unites the couple forever with the Mana of Aloha, the ‘Aina (land) and people of Hawaii.

Magical Hawaiian Menehunes, Aloha and Mana’o (Love and Devotion) convey Hawaii’s Aloha spirit like a gently wafting breeze of love.
Embracing under a Palm tree on a little Island, they rejoice in their union. The Island is the foundation of their relationship, representing integrity and strength.

Aloha and Mana’o

(Love and Devotion)

Wedding Date: Lune 12, 2018 (06/12/18)

Aloha and Mana’o channel Hawaii’s Aloha spirit like a gently wafting breeze of love.

Hele mai ‘oe i kō māua male ‘ana!

(Come to our wedding!)

The pure sound of the Hawaiian Conch Shell echoes across the ‘Aina (land) invoking blessings of divine Mana (spiritual energy).

Blowing the Pu (conch shell) true and clear in the four directions, Kahu (Honored Guardian) announces the beginning of Aloha’s and Mana’o’s sacred Hawaiian wedding ceremony to the Menehune Ohana (family).

Embracing under a Palm tree on a little island, Aloha and Mana’o rejoice in their union. The island is the foundation of their relationship, representing integrity and strength.

2 Tiki torches spread their light and warmth over the couple. Honu (Turtle) joined the ceremony and to embrace Aloha and Mana'o with her wisdom. Honu represents long life, safety, peace, and good luck. 

Kahi chants the ancient Hawaiian Wedding Oli:

Eia iha no ka maluhia o na lani me kakou a pau.

(May blessings from above, rest upon you and remain with you now and forever.)

In tune with divine Mana, Kahu humbly invites the Akuas (Gods) and the Aumakuas (ancestral guardian spirits) to join Aloha and Mana’o in their celebration of Aloha, to grant them to be united as one, in love forever and to bestow blessings upon the Menehune Ohana.

Maile is the Hawaiian lei of eternal love and represents the umbilical cord to the spiritual world. As Aloha and Mana’o drape Maile Leis around each other, their spirits connect on a deep level. It is the traditional gesture of love, honor, and respect. The leis convey prosperity, health and blessings.

The sacred ritual unites the couple forever with the Mana of Aloha, the ‘Aina (land) and people of Hawaii. Embracing on their island under the Palm tree, Aloha’s and Mana’o’s faces glow with the love they feel for each other.

After the ceremony, the Menehune Ohana joyfully gathers for the wedding celebration, enjoying their favorite foods, Mai’as (bananas), Kahikis (pineapples) and Taro, wonderful Hawaiian music and enchanting Hula dances. They laugh, eat and dance late into the night, rejoicing in the wonderful wedding Lu’au (party).

Aloha’s and Mana’o’s Tutus (grandmothers) wove their Mana (spiritual energy) and Aloha (love) into the leis they made for the couple.

Aloha wears a Haku (head) lei of Maile, the sweet smelling white and yellow Puakenikeni flowers and the divine red Lehua blossoms from the sacred Hawaiian Ohia tree.Tutu also made Aloha’s white grass skirt, the veil and sewed her red top and skirt.

Mana’o’s Tutu dressed her Mo’opuna Kane (grandson) in the colors of Hawaii: a yellow cape and red Malu (loincloth). She lovingly draped Maile Leis around his head and ankles and a sacred amulet around his neck.

 Aloha and Mana’o are about 4” tall fitting in the palm of your hand. Their bodies are made out of stretch cotton and wired for flexibility. The eyes and mouth are intricately embroidered onto their faces. Aloha and Mana’o have tiny little hands and feet, ears, buttocks, and a belly button. Honu is partially crocheted and sewn out of faux fur.

All accessories, including the palm tree, island and torches, were individually handcrafted.

Aloha and Mana’o are one of a kind collectible display dolls handcrafted by Hawaiian Dolls.

They come with their story and a certificate of authenticity.

Aloha and Mana’o convey the beautiful passion and tender emotion of true love.

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