Hawaiian shirts (also known

American Textile History Museum - Exhibitions - Let’s Go Hawaiian! > Current Exhibitions > Past Exhibitions > Future Exhibitions January 31, 2004– June 20, 2004 Let’s Go Hawaiian! Hawaiian shirts (also known as Aloha shirts), have become the recognized symbol of this tropical paradise. The bold, colorful patterns illustrate the lifestyle, culture, flowers, foliage and heritage of the Hawaiian Islands. The American Textile History Museum presents a special exhibition, Let’s Go Hawaiian from January to June, 2004. It is a fanciful look at our fascination with Hawaii, its influence on mainstream culture, and a lighthearted exploration of the cult of the Hawaiian shirt. The exhibit tells the story of our enchantment with Waikiki through the exhibition of over 150 shirts from the 1930s through the 60s. The exhibit invites you to step off a cruise ship into a make-believe vacation in paradise. The illusion is supported by tourist memorabilia, maps, tropical scenery, and other artifacts representative of our notions of what Hawaii was and is. From early surfers, cruise ships and the burgeoning tourist trade to Elvis, the Beach Boys and Parrot Heads, the sounds, colors, styles and ethos of ‘Blue Hawaii’ will be resident at ATHM during the run of the special exhibition. Shirt #60 Long sleeves, spread collar Rayon, coconut buttons Green ground with yellow, orange, gray, and black Design: Whole and sliced pineapples Label: “MADE IN HAWAII FOR / The Liberty House / HONOLULU” The Liberty House was one of the oldest and most respected department stores in Hawaii, and they sold shirts produced by local island manufacturers. Shirt #66 Short sleeves, spread collar Rayon, wood buttons Yellow ground with white, blue, reddish brown Design: Vignettes of people, including hula dancers, ukulele players, surfers, King Kamehameha state; Hawaiian motifs, including flowers, leis, pineapples, palm trees; words, including “OAHU, OLOKAI, HAWAII, WAIKIKI, KAMEHAMEHA, HONOLULU, STATE OF HAWAII” Label: “Kuu-Ipo / MADE IN HAWAII” Shirt #126 Short sleeves, spread collar Rayon, coconut buttons Brown ground with yellow, blue, green, white, and gray Design: floral background with decorated ukuleles showing divers Label: “MADE IN CALIFORNIA / Westwood Casuals / KLEIN-NORTON CO.” Shirt #197 Short sleeves, spread collar Rayon, wood buttons Blue ground with orange, yellow, teal, green, brown, black Design: Vignettes of people, including woman with basket of fruit, woman with leis, hula dancers Label: “Kuu-Ipo / MADE IN HAWAII” Designed by Frank Macintosh for Matson Navigation Company, which operated cruise ships to Hawaii as early as the 1920s and 1930s. Macintosh created designs, including this one, that were originally used for menu covers on Matson ships and later adapted for shirts. Shirt #198 Short sleeves, spread collar Rayon, wood buttons Brown ground with gray, white, yellow, orange Design: Border print of fighting dragons and tigers Label: “Malihini / MADE IN / HAWAII” Shirt #213 Short sleeves, spread collar Rayon, plastic buttons Black ground with yellow, green, red Design: Leis No label Designed by John "Keoni" Meigs, one of the foremost Hawaiian shirt designers. Meigs created his own designs, as he did for this shirt, but he also adapted artwork created for other media, including Eugene Savage’s menu designs.

Hawaiian Gifts and Clothing

Hawaiian Gifts and Clothing  You are here: About > Travel > Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors > Shopping and Gifts > Gifts and Clothing Travel Go Hawaii Essentials Which Hawaiian Island Suits You Best? Clickable Map of the Hawaiian Islands Beach Guide Hawaii Pictures Clickable Map of Maui, Hawaii Topics A Hawaii Vacation Planner Big Island of Hawaii Kauai Maui / Molokai / Lanai Oahu / Honolulu / Waikiki South Pacific Culture, History & Language Hawaii Lodging Hula Luau Maps and Weather Pearl Harbor Photos, Video & Cams Recipes Shopping and Gifts Buyer's Guide Tastes of Paradise from Hilo Hattie HilHilo Hattie Dresses and Sarongs Multi-Day Guided Tours Top Hawaii Guidebooks Top Maui / Molokai / Lanai Guidebooks Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors > Shopping and Gifts > Gifts and Clothing Hawaiian Gifts and Clothing Looking for that special gift from Hawaii? Check out these links to Hawaiian gifts, memorabilia, and clothing. Articles & Resources Sort By : Guide Picks | Alphabetical | Recent ABC Stores - The Store With Aloha You'll find them on almost every corner in Waikiki and throughout the islands. Now you can buy many of their products and gifts online. Booklines Hawaii A large selection of Hawaii related books can be found at this site. They also have a large selection of Hawaiian music CDs and Hawaii related videos. Gourd Connection The best place on the net to learn about gourds, ipu and ipu heke. You can order gourd drums and instructions and taped on how to play them. Hawaiian Music Island If you would like to purchase Hawaiian CDs, be sure to visit Aunty Maria at the Hawaiian Music Island. This is the best source for Hawaiian CDs and cassettes on the Internet. Hawaii Clothing Company Offering a wide assortment of Hawaiian clothing for both men and women. Hilo Hattie If you have been to Hawaii and not been to Hilo Hattie, you are the only one. Seriously, though, a visit to Hilo Hattie is great fun. Now you can order their clothes and other gifts directly on the Internet. Mutual Publishing of Hawaii "From bird watching to fishing, from sharks to Aunty Pua, from Manoa to Maui, from nostalgia to contemporary issues - all that make the islands great!" Excellent books from a major publisher locates in Honolulu. Red Dirt Shirts from Kauai Winner of the 1996 Hawaii "Unique Manufacturer of the Year" award. Hand made by Paradise Sportswear employees at their Port Allen, Kauai, manufacturing plant, Red Dirt T-shirts are the hottest souvenir items in the islands for tourists and local residents alike. Sun Jose Hawaii Featuring a huge selection of clothing, fabrics, food, books, music, video and art. Located in San Jose, California where they have a large retail store. Top Picks in Hawaiian Aloha Shirts The Aloha shirt is the quintessential symbol of Hawaii. Cool, comfortable and casual, Aloha shirts are perfect for that Sunday beach barbeque, a night out at the movies, or just plain lounging around. They're perfect almost anytime in the islands and a great way to remember paradise when you're back home. Top Picks in Hilo Hattie Dresses and Sarongs Hilo Hattie is the Store of Hawaii. With stores on each of the major islands, Hilo Hattie is a must stop for all island visitors. Eileen Fischer, your Guide's wife is a regular Hilo Hattie customer and she offers her picks for some wonderful Hilo Hattie dresses and sarongs. Top Picks in Maui Jim Sunglasses Our picks for the best sunglasses sold by Maui Jim of Lahaina, Maui. Top Picks in Maui Jim Sunglasses Don't miss our picks for the best sunglasses made by Maui Jim of Lahaina Maui. University of Hawaii Press Publisher of over 1100 books the University of Hawaii Press is recognized as a leading publisher of books and journals in Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Studies.   Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2006 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About Tips to Losing Weight Guide to Distance Learning How to Travel for Less PHOTOS: Italy PHOTOS: Hybrid Cars What's Hot Top Picks in Hawaiian Coffee Kamehameha the Great Kalua Pig Waikiki Beach, Oahu - Life's a Beach in Hawaii - Hawaii Beac... Best Beaches 1999 Headlines Plumeria Photos from Hawaii Plumeria is the most common flower that you'll find in... You Won't See This Sign at Home! This certainly isn't a sign that you've ever seen near... Atlantis Submarine Tour Maui Since I had just experienced the Atlantis Submarine Tour on... Maui Swap Meet Photos Held every Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to noon is the...

Hawaiian Quilts by Men's

Honolulu Star-Bulletin Features By Photographer, Star-Bulletin The caption goes here. -- By Ken Sakamoto, Star-Bulletin Anselm Lum, 82, doing some stitching at his Kaimuki home, has been quilting since the 1970s when he finished a piece that his wife had started. Needlework isn't just the realm of women, as a new exhibit of quilts at the Mission Houses Museum demonstrates By Burl Burlingame Star-Bulletin NOW that women can captain B-52s -- and can get cashiered out of the service for being as dumb as a man -- is it any surprise that men are sewing quilts? Some of the best of local man-made quilts go on display tomorrow at the Mission Houses Museum in a show called "Na Kapa Kuiki Hawai'i Na Ka Lima Kane (Hawaiian Quilts by Men's Hands)." Hawaiian quilting as a folk-art tradition began with the thrifty missionaries recycling scraps of cloth, and eventually became a way for women to express themselves artistically. Quilting can be done either as a solitary activity or with many hands helping simultaneously. Anselm Lum, 82, always liked doing needlepoint and needlework to keep his fingers busy, and enjoyed "art day" at Central Grammar School when the kids turned flour sacks into decorative hand towels using basic cross-stitching. He eventually became a carpenter and a school construction inspector. By Craig T. Kojima, Star-Bulletin From left, closeups of quilt "Kaahumanu" by Anselm Lau; Hana Pa'a by Kimo Balai; and Naupaka Lihikai by Lau. When wife Helen took a class in Hawaiian quilting in the 1970s, Lum picked up an unfinished project and finished it. Since then, he figures he's spent 13,000 hours quilting, usually while Helen worked in the evenings. "It's just therapy for me," he said. "I'm retired, so I only work mornings. I don't want to be a couch potato! And there's nothing on TV to watch anyways." By Sharon Balai, special to the Star-Bulletin Kimo Balai, a young quilter at 45, is caught tending to his craft in this photo taken by his wife, Sharon. Lum's designs are traditional -- "I'm not trying to influence anyone!" -- and he figures the only method he uses that's different is the old carpenter's dictum to measure twice, cut once. "I do a lot of measurements. Some quilters do it by eye. Not me. I plot mine out." Stan Yates, 51, a government expert on disabilities on Kauai, was "blown away" by the beauty and precise construction of Hawaiian quilts, and devoured every book he could find on the subject in the Lihue library. He began quilting in 1986, and by 1988 won a blue ribbon at the Kauai County Fair for a baby quilt design. He likes making quilts in which the positive and negative spaces are interlocked, like a Escher print, and in his spare time demonstrates quilting techniques at Kauai hotels. By Craig T. Kojima, Star-Bulletin Mai Poina 'Oe I'au by Kimo Balai. Younger quilters include Kimo Balai, 45, a lineman for the Hawaii Electric Light Company who lives in Kamuela, Hawaii, and Lincoln Okita, 46, a Honolulu probation officer. Balai's wife Sharon joined Ka Hui Kapa 'Apana O Waimea, a Big Island quilting group, in 1985, and Balai began paying dues so that he could partake in the refreshments brought by the women (the way to a man's hands is through his stomach?). A few years later, he became interested enough to learn, and since then has completed three quiltS. His first, called "Mai Poina 'Oe I'au (Don't You Forget Me)" was designed by Sharon to remind him that he is always on his busy wife's mind. Okita began quilting in 1981, also as a husband-wife activity, when he and wife Jo Malmstrom-Okita were living on a Sioux reservation in South Dakota, and they became determined to make a Sioux star-quilt together for their bed. Okita began Hawaiian quilting in 1990 after seeing Elizabeth Akana's TV show about Hawaiian quilting techniques. The precise stitching and obvious progress at the end of each session allows the quilter to get into a Zen zone of concentration, like a meditative state. "Quilting is my stress-reducer and provides me with a sense of concrete accomplishment that you usually don't get from social work," said Okita. By Craig T. Kojima, Star-Bulletin The Mission Houses Museum quilt display is open through July 12. Quilt show What: "Na Kapa Kuiki Hawai'i Na Ka Lima Kane (Hawaiian Quilts by Men's Hands)" When: Tomorrow through July 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays Where: Chamberlain House, Mission Houses Museum Cost: $5; $4 for seniors, miliatry and residents; $2 for college students, $1 for children 4 to 8 Call: 531-0481 Text Site Directory: [News] [Business] [Features] [Sports] [Editorial] [Community] [Info] [Letter to Editor] [Stylebook] [Feedback] © 1997 Honolulu Star-Bulletin http://starbulletin.com

Lahaina, Hawaii "Best Value

Maui Vacation Rentals - Lahaina Inn - Hawaii Bed and Breakfast Aloha and Welcome to the Maui Vacation Rentals Lahaina, Hawaii "Best Value Hotel On Maui" - Travel & Leisure "One of the Best Country Inns" - Glamour Magazine "One of the World's Best Places to Stay" - Conde' Nast Traveler "One of the Most Romantic Country Inns" - American Historic Inns Home | History of the Inn | Cottages | Ka'anapali Condo | Oceanfront Condo | Molokai | Room Rates | Specials | Book Now! | Email Us | Other Maui Websites At this elegant 12 room boutique hotel give flight to your fantasies, for they are the essence surounding the Lahaina Inn. Here, all your needs are given personal attention... Wrap yourself in a cotton robe, take the time to sit on the lanai and greet the day in paradise. Experience the comforts of home in your private bathroom with antique fixtures, ceiling fan, air conditioning, lanai with two wooden rockers, blow dryers, beach towels and iron with ironing boards. Entertain your friends in our community living room with card games, backgammon, chess, checkers or just wonderful conversations. We also have a microwave and toaster available for your use as well as ice chests and complimentary ice. We serve complimentary hot tea, hot chocolate or freshly brewed Island Blend Coffee each morning. When the cares of the world exist only outside, nothing is left but life's pleasures. So it is at the Lahaina Inn. Our Boutique hotel is unlike any Hawaii bed and breakfast we offer an atmosphere of comfortable luxury with all the charm and romance of an intimate inn at the turn of the centuryThe rich, warm furnishings of your standard view room, ocean view room or parlor suite set the stage for you to pamper your dreams into reality. Each room in our Boutique hotel is individually decorated, presents a unique vignette of a past era: authentic period furnishings, Hawaiian quilt bedspreads, 360 count sheets with triple sheeting, the warm glow from antique lamps, and CD Alarm clocks are in perfect harmony with the ambience. This is your private domain where you can relax in air-conditioned comfort any time you choose. For larger groups or families we also offer two cottages in Ka'anapali located on lush, tropical grounds with two swimming pools. Each of our Maui vacation rentals is individually furnished including full kitchens, livingroom, bedrooms, bathrooms and laundry room. With plenty of room for up to 6 people we offer a two bedroom cottage featuring a king bed with two twin beds and 1.5 baths in over 1,200 sq. ft of living space. Or enjoy our spacious three bedroom, two bath cottage which is large enough to accommodate up to 8 people. Featuring two queen size beds, two twin beds and two Hawaiian Futons, a large living room and dining room with over 1,300 sq. ft. of room. Lahaina Inn 127 Lahainaluna Road Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii 96761-1502480 For Reservations or Additional Information Call Toll-Free 1-800-669-3444 or WWW.LAHAINAINN.COM MEMBERS OF

Waikiki Beach Resort and

Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Marriott Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa at Epinions.com Join Epinions | Help | Sign In Hotels and Resorts Hotels & Travel All Categories Advanced Search Home > Hotels & Travel > Hotels and Resorts Marriott Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa Overall rating: Reviewed by 5 Epinions users Write a Review Compare Prices View Details Read Reviews Subscribe to reviews on this product Read Reviews Showing 1-5 of 5 reviews Sort by Product Rating Sort by Review Date Product Rating: A nice hotel along a beautiful section of crowded Waikiki by scratchyitch , Jul 24 '04 Pros: Wonderful beds. Feather pillows. Clean. In front of the prettiest section of Waikiki beach. Cons: Small bathroom, slow elevators, $14 for parking, not enough electrical outlets I've stayed here on two occasions for business travel and we've also used their facilities for conferences. Overall, I've never had much to complain about their rooms, facilities, or services and would recommend this hotel. The Location The ... Read the full review Product Rating: Mediocre at best by Cie_Siyavash_Sharp , Oct 29 '00 Pros: Affordable. Leaving gives you a feeling of relief, it conformed to all fire and safety codes Cons: Bad views, far from Waikiki Proper, bad rooms, bad food, not very enjoyable. My family stayed here about six years ago, just for one night, because both the Royal Hawaiian and Surfrider hotels were booked at that time. I think it was also a free bonus for going on American Hawaii Cruises. Like AHC, this place was sort of a... Read the full review Product Rating: lovely hotel and rooms. by himecraig , Apr 25 '03 Pros: lovely decor in rooms, at end of busy kalakuua, but nearest zoo and diamond head. Cons: none, so go now and enjoy the nicely done renovation. After a week in Maui, came to Honolulu to pay respects to relatives with a quick 3 nite stay. I was there with my college aged boys, my wife and my mother for spring break. I had read on the expedia web site that this hotel was finishing... Read the full review Product Rating: Loved this hotel! Everything was great, A+ by waldrepfamily , Mar 03 '02 Pros: Location, food, room views, beach access, room decor Cons: gift shops were not that great, 1 of like 6 was real Hawaii souveneirs We stayed here May 2001 for 4 days & loved this hotel. I have lived in Honolulu so I really know where is a great location. I am actually coming back next January to stay here again. From the moment we walked in I knew I made a great choice... Read the full review Express Reviews Product Rating: Great for Families! by gia_artist ,Feb 15 '04 Pros: Views, proximity to beach, near Aloha Shell, everything in walking distance! Cons: Cabanas near the pool get full fast! Get there early to get one! Traveled here in August 2003, Loved this hotel, we booked through a travel site and were upgraded to an Ocean view for free upon arrival. The view of Diamond head is captivating! The hotel has undergone a huge renovation in 2001 and it is just beautiful. At night the torches light the beach beneath you and it is on the quieter side of Waikiki so it isn't as crazy as downtown sometimes gets. In my opinion it is a safer area too, at least it felt that way. The beach in front of the hotel is perfect for little ones because of the man-made barrier. Would go back with my family again & again! Showing 1-5 of 5 reviews Featured Resources Additional information on Marriott Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa or other products. Hawaiian Luxury Vacations Stay at 5 star luxury resorts in Hawaii. Plan your own getaway! www.classicvacations.com Marriott Waikiki Book at Marriott's official site for guaranteed best suite rates. www.Marriott.com Waikiki Hotels & Resorts More hula for your moola! View our Waikiki hotel and package deals. http://www.astonhotels.com Waikiki, Oahu Hotels Hotel Photos, Info & Virtual Tours Save up to 50% on hotels at Expedia www.Expedia.com Hotels Waikiki Beach 110% Best Rates Guaranteed Guide To Luxury Hotels In Waikiki www.WaikikiHotelDirectory.com Help | Member Center | Message Boards | Site Rules | User Agreement | Privacy Policy | Site Index About Epinions | Careers | Contact Epinions | Advertising Epinions | DealTime USA | DealTime UK | PriceTool | Shopping.com | Rent.com © 1999-2006 Epinions, Inc. Trademark Notice Epinions.com periodically updates pricing and product information from third-party sources, so some information may be slightly out-of-date. You should confirm all information before relying on it.