Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 2, Number 1, 1 January 1985 — Hawaiian Quilt Speakers [ARTICLE]

Hawaiian Quilt Speakers

Organizatioins or groups interested in learning about the Hawaiian quilt may have the services of two experts in the field. They are Elizabeth (Betsey) Akana, familiarly known as the Hawaiian quilter, and Elaine Zimm, director of the Pacific Friendship Fibre Arts Conference. Both women ean be reached at 2475358 or through the Kali-hi-Palama Culture and Arts Society, 521-6905. They are spearheading a drive to raise $8,500 for the purchase of a beautiful Hawaiian flag quilt made in 1899 by the people of the former Palama Mission, known today as Palama Settlement. The quilt is currently in the possession of a mainland owner. Tax deductible eontributions may be made payable to Kalihi-Palama Culture and Arts Society, 357 N. King St„ Honolulu, Hawaii 968 17. The services of the two quilt experts are free and they encourage any group interested in learning about the history of "this most fascinating phase of our culture" to get in touch with them.