Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 30, Number 11, 1 November 2013 — Gifts We Love [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Gifts We Love

By Francine Murray

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I Unforgettable, that's what you'll be . . . when you play II an 'Ohe Lauhala Hawaiian nose flute by artist and Hawaiian eultural practitioner Greg West of Hawai'i Island. These handmade bamboo nose flutes are customized with a lauhala weave trim. Assorted sizes, $45, available at Native Books in Ward Warehouse.

I Yes, you ean afford to own or give original works of art. Native Hawaiian artists like Solomon Enos and Harinani Orme start off small before they paint large paintings and murals. Many of these small-scale sketches and paintings are available with artists' certificates of authenticity at Native Books. Prices range greatly depending on the artist and size of the work of art.

0Asia has its tea. Europe enjoys its wine. Here in Hawai'i we have kava. Sip, savor and share some high-quality island-grown Hawaiian Kava. The more popular Nēnē variety is smooth, where Tuday is stronger with a pungent pine flavor. 2 oz. bag, $9. Available at Native Books or hawaiiankava.com.

; Give a gift that | keeps on grow- ; ing - with a ; donation of $60 ; a Koa Legacy Tree ean be [ dedicated to individuals ; and tracked online; $20 | will go to your favorite ; nonprofit and $1 will go to | the Hawaiian Islands Land | Trust. The koa trees pur- [ chased are planted on the ; Hāmākua Coast of Hawai'i I Island as a part of the ; Hawaiian Legacy Refores- | tation Initiative, Hawaiian ; Legacy Hardwoods. I legacytrees.org.

I Carry the fragrance of Hawai'i with you everywhere you go - Hawaiian solidperfume tins, .5 oz., made in Maui by Hana Lima Soap Co. Gardenia, Hawaiian Sands, Tuberose and Rose scents $6.95 eaeh, available at Nā Mea Hawai'i or www.hanalimabath.com.

BOh, kanani - oh, beauty. Cool, eomfortable, fun in the sun original handmade dresses in every color of the rainbow made by the loeal girlz of Kalapaki Girl Dezigns in Kaunakakai, Moloka'i. $35-$50, available at craft fairs throughout the season or at www.etsy.com/shop/ kalapakigirldezigns.

f - 4 e love the joy of the holiI M F day season, the twinkle I /I / of the lights in the trees I / I / and the excitement in f l' the eyes of a child. We love the company of our friends and family, making memories, stimulating our senses and going green. And we love supporting Native Hawaiian-owned and loeal businesses with our holiday purchases and all year long, because it helps our loeal economy and community to thrive. With all these wonderful things we love in mind, we've searched the Islands for loeal treasures - our 12 gifts of Christmas, a dozen gift ideas we love and hope you will too. ■

I Kūpuna inspired, wāhine desired Hawaiian eou- ■■ ture hand-painted 100 percent silk batik scarves by Kupu A'e Moloka'i LLC. $60-$ 120, assorted sizes and colors available at Native Books or www.etsy.com/shop/kupuaemolokai.

OWe love a trip to the museum. If you do, too, you might enjoy an opportunity to support Bishop Museum's educational programs and exhibits while enjoying unlimited free admission

to the museum and planetarium all year long. Museum membership offers numerous events throughout the year. The gift of membership is $50 for a friend, and $85 dual or family, available at www.bishopmuseum.org.

OKealopiko - kāne, wāhine ; and keiki clothing designs ; are inspired by Hawai'i's ; ali'i, mo'olelo, native i plants and animals. A portion of ; Kealopiko's profits are donated ! to support cultural education and ; environmental conservation in ! Hawai'i. Women's coverlet one- | size-fits-most, soft lightweight | 100 percent cotton, $89, available ; in assorted colors at Nā Mea ! Hawai'i or www.kealopiko.com. |

We love bling! And ■■m these bright, beautiful ' Apo Kula Hawaiian seashell bangles are fabulous. Available in sterling silver or 14k

gotantt witn nanapieieea nawanan seashells, sea glass or Tahitian and South Sea Pearls. Hina Jwls also makes

jewelry inspired by kalo - the Lau Kalo collection includes earrings, necklaces and bangle bracelets like the bracelet pictured with a Tahitian Pearl. The mo'olelo behind this collection is to perpetuate "Aloha 'Āina". $25-$120. www.hinajwls.com.

H|B "Every day ean be extraordinary" is E E ■ the philosophy of Momi Chee, the ■■■ young Native Hawaiian owner/ [ designer of Lily Lotus, a cloth- ; ing line inspired by her love of life, color [ and comfort. The women's clothing line ; includes everything from long dresses to [ shorts. Feather V-neck burnout tee available ; in white or hlaek, $56 at www.lilylotus.com I or Lily Lotus Boutique, 609 Kailua Road.

I Feeling nostalgic? Native mUM Books has a huge variety of ■■9 out-of-print books we love as well as new books, CDs and DVDs. They also have a tearoom in the back where you ean relax and enjoy a few things you love.