Native Books/Na Mea Hawaii

Filled with the best locally made gifts, clothing, food and art as well as the most complete collection of books about Hawaii and the Pacific. Featured Artists include Nake'u Awai, Skinny Dip, The Lauhala Lady, Forever Kauai Niihau Shell Lei Collection, bete mu'u and the work of Mapuana. The store also hosts Na Mele Nei, first Sunday of the month live music concerts from 1p-3p. A section of hula implements and pa'u skirts has been added, a section of Hawaiian weapons, medicinal plants and the Aupuni artwall featuring contemporary Hawaiian artists.

Fresh Flower Leis on Sale Everyday
Featuring fresh lei on sale everyday.  Lei varieties include: Plumeria, Tuba
Rose, Pikake, Tuba Rose combined with strand of Ti leaf, Ilima, Rose bud,
Micronesian ginger, Crown Flower and Haku Lei.  Price range - $5-$9.95
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Ni'ihau Shell Lei, "Our Mother's Hidden Treasures" -  Pamela Ka'ilikini Dow, a respected lecturer and staunch advocate of authentic Ni'ihau shell craft, has reassembled her panel of lei makers and will be available for anyone wishing to have documentation that authenticates their Ni'ihau shell lei.  Certificates will be issued only upon unanimous agreement of the assembled panel, following strict guidelines as established by Ms. Dow. A State Law forbids the use of the term "Ni'ihau shells", unless the crafted item consists of shells (at least 80%) specifically from the shores of Ni'ihau. A suggested retail value will be made upon individual request.  As a gift to the community, there will be no charge for the analysis and stamped paperwork.  However, absolutely no products of business or commercial entities will be reviewed.  On site repairs for Ni'ihau shell products will be available; repair fees are determined upon examination.  No appointments are necessary.  This is a rare opportunity!  When: March 4-5 and March 7-8, 10am to 5pm