Videos of Hawaiian Craftsmanship
Welcome to our collection of videos of Hawaiian craftsmanship. Traditional craftsmanship here was of a different order. Absent precious metals and gemstones, the lei became Hawaii’s jewelry—their savor far exceeding that of any goldsmith’s bauble, and the design of their flowers such as only the hand of God could create.

Kulia i ka nu’u – Strive to reach the highest.
Index
Building • Featherwork • Ipu Gourds • Kapa • Lauhala • Leis • Quilts • Shells • Stone-Carving • … And More
Building

“Ka Hale: A Revival” (4:53)
featherwork

“Feather Leis” (6:47)

“Hawaiian Featherworks” (2:26)

“Plumaria (Featherwork)” (10:19)
ipu gourds

“Debbie’s Painted Gourds” (1:26:43)

“Hawaiian Ipu” (17:55)

“How to Make an Ipu Heke” (20:52)

“Ipu Heke” (8:08)

“The Ipu Guy (Gourd Artist)” (9:57)
kapa

“Kapa” (10:27)
lauhala

“Hawaiian Lauhala Weaving” (0:43)

“Pineapple Lauahala Tutorial!” (10:24)
leis

“Hawaii 101: Lei-Making” (4:30)

“How to Make a Haku Lei” (10:51)

“Symbolism of Hawaiian Lei” (4:07)
quilts

stone-carving
woodworking

“Hawaii’s Woodshow Masters” (33:55)

“Hawaii Wood Show Masters 2016“ (33:55)

“Hawaii Woodshow 2022” (32:59)

“Our Wood-Drying Process” (3:46)

“2015 Big Island Woodturners” (14:50)
… and more

“History of Hawaiian Jewelry” (22:32)
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