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Black & Taupe Lei Humu Papa

  ♥ Humu Papa hat lei by Nikki Kalanimalie Using dyed goose feathers with pheasant accents, this lei is an excellent example of Kalanimalie’s signature use of her ornamental “stations” with an elaborate finial. “I borrowed this design from the traditional … Continue reading

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Red & Black Humu Papa Close-up

. ♥Red & Black Humu Papa Close-up An all time favorite, this lovely lei features Kanalimalie’s signature five  “stations” which showcase guinea hen feathers with second-cut accents.  The beautifully rounded “Pu’uwai” or heart center of this rich lei marks it … Continue reading

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Ledward Kaapana

. Ledward Kaapana is one of Hawai’i’s best loved musicians.  A master of the traditional slack key guitar, his rich baritone voice and extraordinary leo ki’eki’e  (falsetto) have made him a musical legend in the islands. A key figure in … Continue reading

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Red & Black Humu Papa with Guinea Hen

An all time favorite, this lovely lei features Kanalimalie’s signature five  “stations” which showcase guinea hen feathers with second-cut accents.  The beautifully rounded “Pu’uwai” or heart center of this rich lei marks it as a piece of remarkably high quality. … Continue reading

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