Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 36, Number 12, 1 Kekemapa 2019 — THINGS WE ALOHA Holiday gift guide [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

THINGS WE ALOHA Holiday gift guide

Are you on the hunt for unique gifts this holiday season? The Office of Hawaiian Affairs' staff share some of their loeal favorites. All of these businesses have storefronts in neighborhoods across the pae 'āina, and most have online stores too. With online options you ean buy something for everyone on your list without leaving your eoueh.

Natiue lntelligence www.native-intel.com/ $19.99474.95 Native lntelligence on Maui showcases loeal artisans anel creatives who strive to protect anel evolve the culture. Start the Makahiki season with this premium snapback inspired by Lono, from the Native lntelligence Akua Hat Series. 1980 Main St #2 Wailuku

MANAOLA Hawai'i www.manaolahawaii.com $ 38 + Earlier this year, MANAOLA Hawai'i opened its newest retail store on the mauka side of Pearlridge Mall. The new location features one of their newest collections, KINOLAU. Inspired by elements found in nature, the KINOLAU eolleehon takes a refreshing pastel approach to design in everyday pieces, from pouches to totes, and fun outfits to go holoholo. Seen here is the Holokai Beach Tote, shown in the ULANA print in natural grey, retailing for $58. Locations at the Ala Moana and Pearlridge shopping centers.

TANOA 9 tanoa.shop/ " $ 19.95 + L The TAN0A brand of clothing is a blend of Polynesian design ■ with modern styling. The owners, of Samoan and Native Hawaiian ancestry, celebrate their heritage with prints = inspired by the tatau (tattoo), elei (block printing), and the I lifestyle of the islands around them. Men's aloha shirts S-5x, I start at $44.95 and boy's aloha shirts at $19.95. Women's I fashion, sizes S-5x, start at $24.99. TAN0A has locations across Polynesia in Aotearoa, Samoa, American Samoa, and on O'ahu at the 'Ohana Market Plaee on Ward Ave., and at Pearlridge Center Mauka.

Kealopiko kealopiko.com/ $104120 Moloka'i's Kealopiko draws inspiration from native plants and animals, 'ōlelo Hawai'i, ali'i, kūpuna, and mo'olelo in their unique screen print designs. Eaeh item comes with a card to explain the meaning behind the design of that pieee. Shown here is the Hinahānaiakamalama from their Aloha Collection Poueh. Available for $44, carry your items in style with a design based in mo'olelo. Kealopiko has locations in Ho'olehua, Moloka'i and on O'ahu at the South Shore Market in Kaka'ako.

Hawai'i's Finest www.hifinest.com $ 20 + Show your Hawaiian pride with contemporary aloha wear and urban fashion from Hawai'i's Finest. With bold designs and sizes for all body-types, there is something for everyone in your 'ohana. Highlighted here are the men's HiFi Kicks, a sleek, high-top boot available in black, eamel, and olive green for $60. Hawai'i's Finest has locations on Moloka'i and O'ahu, with their newest store opening last month at Ka Makana Ali'i in Kapolei.

Nā Mea Hawai'i nameahawaii.com/ $ 5 + Not just a bookstore, Nō Mea Hawai'i is truly a store for all things Hawaiian. From keiki books, to handmadejewelry, feather lei, aloha wear, games, cultural classes and more, this is a perfect plaee to find a gift for lovers of Hawaiian culture. Featured here is "Ano Lani: Ano Honua - A Heavenly Nature, An Earthly Nature: A Spiritual Guide to the Hawaiian Lunar Calendar." This visually stunning book by Kahu Wendell Kalanikapuaenui Silva explores the different phases of the moon and their significance to our kūpuna in native practices and decision-making, available for $12.95. Ward Village, Honolulu.

; CrackSeedStore , $ 5 + | Get your fix of sweet anel salty snacks by the pounel | at the Crack Seed Store in the heart of Kaimukī. Enjoy classics like dried lemon peel or rock salt plum. This is the perfect nostalgic gift to remind someone on your 1 listoftheir"hanabaddah"days. 1156 Koko Head Ave., Honolulu.

Unele Lani's Poi Moehi facebook.com/UncleLanisPoiMochi/ $8 perdozen Be the life of the family party with a few dozen boxes of Unele Lani's famous poi moehi. Served warm and covered in a sweet purple poi drizzle, this loeal treat is a family favorite. Visit Unele Lani's newest location at Ka Makana Ali'i in Kapolei, or visit their Pop-Up on December 2lst at OHA's 3rd Annual Holiday Mōkeke.

Hawaiian Force hawaiianforce.com Artist Craig Neff and his wife, Luana, create, design and k sell bold, T-shirts and aloha shirts. Through their original Hawaiian designs, they hope to share, inform, and educate people about Hawaiian values, culture, thoughts, and often untold history. Shown here is a red men's aloha shirt in Hawaiian Force's classic He'e Design, starting at $98. 184 Kamehameha Ave., Hilo.

Kahiau Jerky Poke and Provisions www.kahiaujerky.com Dishes starting at $40+ Kahiau Jerky offers fresh, shareable food made from locally-sourced ingredients. With an 'ono menu of fresh poke and a hot food catering menu, this is a go-to spot when you need something to bring to the party. Featured here is the famous and delicious Kahiau Thin and Crispy Beef Jerky. Onee the bag opens, it doesn't last long. 1164 Smith Street, Honolulu.