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GoHawaii - Islands of Inspiration - Traditional Crafts Choose a Category Calendar of Events Accommodations Activities & Attractions Dining Golf Services & Information Shopping Transportation Travel Professionals Weddings & Honeymoons Free Visitors Guide Hawaii Travel Tips Sharing Aloha Choose an Island All Islands Kauai Oahu Molokai Lanai Maui Hawaii's Big Island Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 04 05 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 04 05 Help me find... Calendar of Events Accommodations Activities & Attractions Dining Golf Services & Information Shopping Transportation Travel Professionals Weddings & Honeymoons Free Visitors Guide Hawaii Travel Tips Sharing Aloha Alternate Search Home > Islands of Inspiration > Traditional Crafts : Hawaii Arts Scene : First Fridays : Art Galleries : Art Museums : : Pegge Hopper Wallpaper : Top 10 Landscapes : Hawaiian Art Towns : Traditional Crafts : Find the Perfect Souvenir Hawaiian Crafts Feather Lei Making The art of feather lei making in Hawaii has been passed down from generation to generation. The craft was used in Old Hawaii when feather lei were used primarily to honor the alii (royalty). Even today the feather lei is considered a rarity, since the beautiful pelts are often difficult to obtain and the workmanship is usually long and painstaking. The feathers are carefully selected, cut and trimmed and the entire process is slow going. The feather lei can be draped along the base of a hat as a hatband and can also be worn around the neck. Hawaiian Quilts For a tropical climate like Hawaii, you may find it odd that Hawaiian quilts are so prevalent, often displayed decoratively as wall art in large rooms or hallways. Yet the art of quilt making in the islands is a valued tradition that continues to gain in popularity. Hawaiian quilting is different from other methods because it uses its own pattern and features appliqué blocks in most quilts. The missionaries first introduced these appliqué blocks to the islands and many of the early designs can still be seen in Hawaiian quilts today. Niihau Shell Necklace The Niihau Shell Lei is a special Hawaiian necklace made from rare shells that can only be found on the island of Niihau. These are the only shells that are classified as “gems” and once you see them, you’ll understand why. These delicate shells come in a variety of colors including white, yellow, orange and even a rare blue. Whole families are involved in collecting the shells and carefully sorting them by size and color. The intricate craftsmanship that goes into a Niihau Shell Lei makes each one a prized possession. Corporate Information | Meeting & Conventions | Travel Professionals | Media Communications | SharingAloha.com Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | ©2005 Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau

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Aloha-Hawaii.com: Hawaii Content on All Subjects | What to Do! January 2006 | aloha-hawaii.com : statewide Search for articles: Within this site All of Hawaii THE ISLANDS OF HAWAII Aloha and welcome to a place that can take you on an image-packed tour of Hawaii or bring you just the information you need. Use the navigation tools to pick an island, a category or an interesting feature article. Get to your Hawaii topic fast by typing a keyword in the Hawaii search engine in the upper right hand corner. Click for more...>> HELICOPTER TOUR While there are many ways to explore Hawaii, few experiences can match an>> PETROGLYPHS Scholars have always been baffled by petroglyphs. Long ago, these primitive ...>> SNORKELING If you think a land or aerial tour of Hawaii provides spectacular scenery, try>> SOUNDS OF HULA Interwoven in this traditional mele inoa (name chant) are Hawaiian poetic>> MORE FEATURED ARTICLES: > Hawaii Weather > Kauai > Downtown Oahu > Oahu > Hanauma Bay > Haleakala > Kalaupapa > Lanai > Kilauea Volcano KONAS BEST B&B Offering upscale treehouse lodging with spa pamperings!! Voted #1 in West Hawaii. HOME FOR SALE In Waialae Iki; 4 BRs, 3-1/2 Bths, lots more rooms, big view, pool BUDGET KAUAI Suites from $65!! FREE Pool & Jacuzzi!! BEST VALUE IN POIPU, KAUAI!! TAKE A SAFARI! Visit Safari Helicopters and take a turn at the controls of a virtual helicopter... FIND YOUR WAY 32 Great Maps. Overview and details for all islands. Driving directions. BOOK YOUR VACATION TODAY WITH ALOHA-HAWAII.COM. CLICK HERE! Vacation Rentals , Airline Tickets , Rental Cars , Travel Rebates , Cruises , Destination Guides Site Map | Contact Us | Submit a URL | Advertising Info | Privacy | Terms & Conditions ©2003-2004 Media-HI, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed & produced by: Tsunami Marketing . -- --

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SOEST | School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology SOEST Home Search Directory News Academic Departments Research at the School Education Resources Public Outreach The School Site Map Contact Us SOEST in the News Keeping Hawai‘i’s waters blue A recent UH Sea Grant publication “Managing Boat Wastes, A Guide for Hawai‘i Boaters” is hoping to elevate the awareness of all boaters of their responsibilities to our shared ocean environment. Read more about it in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin online. Image courtesy of Hawai‘i Sea Grant Keil and Stanley win National Academy of Sciences awards The researchers are two of 15 national scientists to receive awards this year. Klaus Keil ( HIGP ), Interim Dean of SOEST, has been awarded the J. Lawrence Smith Medal, and Steven Stanley ( GG ) has been awarded the Mary Clark Thompson Medal, both awards come with a cash prize. Read more about it in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Image courtesy of SOEST. Running on algae Former SOEST Dean Barry Raleigh , currently a researcher with the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute , is studying the use of algae as a source of fuel. Algae is one source that will help the state reduce its use of petroleum-based gasoline by nearly 9 percent. Read more about it in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin online. Image courtesy of the Star-Bulletin. For more news, please also visit our News page and read the weekly SOEST Bulletin . New at SOEST Pacific Islands Benthic Habitat Mapping Center (PIBHMC) Researchers and graduate students working to delineate the benthic habitat of coral reef ecosystems throughout the U.S. Pacific Islands. (PIBHMC will also be reachable through the SOEST Resources page.) SOEST Logos Available for Download We have a web page online with several versions and formats (including GIFs, JPGs, and EPSs) of both the SOEST logo and UH Manoa seal; they are available for use by SOEST personnel in their publications and on their web pages. About our web site... From here, you can go to: Search the SOEST web site, powered by Google. Searchable Directory of faculty, students, and staff. News at SOEST, and SOEST in the public news media. Links to the four Academic Departments. Research at the School is administered though institutes, centers, labs, programs, and departments; plus other units, labs, facilities, and vessels . Major support facilities and informational Resources. Public Outreach programs to schools and the public. Education information for current and prospective students and the general public. The administration and structure , as well as location of the School . Site Map of the top-level pages (those pages a click or two from this main page). Contact Us for more information about major divisions and support facilities. For more about adding pages to the SOEST web site, please visit our Web Site Policies , Basic Guidelines , and Top-level Requirements pages. Mahalo! (Thank you!) SOEST Home | Search | Directory | News | Academic Departments | Research at the School | Education | Resources | Public Outreach | The School | Site Map | Contact Us | University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Comments or questions about this page go to illust@soest.hawaii.edu . Last update Tue 24 Jan 06.

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