Tag Archives: traditional feather lei
Green & Black “Tweed” Lei Kamoe
A gorgeous lei kamoe, inspired by the lush ferns and moss of a tropical forest floor. Kalanimalie’s signature “tweed” blend of kelly and leaf greens accented with touches of black, seques beautifully to a central cockade which boasts a … Continue reading
Lavender & Pink “Tweed” Lei Kamoe
A gorgeous lei kamoe, featuring an unusual contemporary color palette. Kalanimalie’s signature “tweed” blend of lavender, purple and shell pink seques smoothly from the rich black terminals to the lush cental cockade. A striking cockade forms the focal centerpiece … Continue reading
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
Feather Lei as an Art
. Mutual Publishing is releasing a revised edition of Feather Lei As An Art . This new edition is meant to perpetuate the art of featherworking and bring it to a wider audience. It provides step-by-step instructions on how to make both … Continue reading
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
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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