Author: Palapala

Hau’oli Makahiki Hou 2025

As 2024 ends, I want to send a mahalo nui to all my customers, my ohana and my store accounts! I am grateful for your support and continued purchases of my blockprint artwork. My mission has always been to promote and perpetuate the Hawaiian culture in a pono and humble manner.

For 2025, I will be scaling back craft fair events and begin looking at semi retirement with less products and inventory. I will be at the Kamehameha Ho’olaule’a, Merrie Monarch Hula Festival and the Swap meet in Kahului occasionally. I will also do the Maui Arts and Cultural Center Hawaiian concerts.

Hau’oli Makahiki Hou,

Palapala

Lahaina Festival 2024!

November 24 and 25th, 2024 – I will be one of the Hawaiian crafters at the Lahaina Festival on the grounds of the Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows. This celebration of Lahaina and the Makeke are from 3pm – 9pm daily and everything is free to the public! There will also be a free shuttle between the event and Whalers Village/surrounding hotels.

Some of the best Hawaiian entertainers will be performing including: Kalani Pe’a, Amy Hanaiali’i Gilliam, Nuff Sedd trio, Lawakua, Raiatea Helm, Napua Silva, Kulaiwi along with Hula Halau Ke’alakahinano o Puna.

The event is being put on by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement.

Na Makua Xmas Fair in Hilo!

On December 6 & 7 2024, I will be a vendor at the Na Makua Christmas Gift Fair in Hilo on the Big Island! This event will be held in the Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium which is the site of the Merrie Monarch hula festival. Hours: Friday 2pm – 7pm, Saturday 10am – 4pm. My booth (75) is just to the left as you enter the stadium.

I will be previewing my new 2025 Merrie Monarch womens t-shirt along with my new mens Nalu t-shirt. Along with my home decor, I will have new “palaka” holiday tea towels and pot holders. As always, come early for best selection as inventory is limited. E komo mal!

 

New Hula Wahine T-Shirt 2025

I have designed a new wahine Hula T-shirt for the 2025 Merrie Monarch Hula Festival which will be held at the end of April 2025 in Hilo on the Big Island! It is called Lei Po’o which means head lei with text that reads: “A’a i ka hula, waiho ka hilahila i ka hale”. Translation: “When one wants to dance the hula, bashfulness should be left at home”. This comfortable v-neck shirt comes in black and military green and as always, inventory is limited. Sizes: small – 2xlarge

 

New Nalu T-Shirt 2024!

I have a new mens t-shirt design which I created for the upcoming holiday season! It is my popular Nalu (Wave) blockprint design which is repeated in blue on the front of a mens t-shirt . My t-shirts are 100% lightweight cotton (4.2 ounce) and slim fit.

Below the design is a Hawaiian proverb: He ‘ale kua loloa no ka moana (A long-backed wave of the ocean). In Hawaiian culture, there is also the kaona, or poetic hidden meaning: A strong man who likens his back to the powerful waves.

You can purchase this and my other t-shirts at the upcoming Ukulele Festival, the Made in Maui Festival and the Na Makua Christmas show in Hilo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Made in Maui Festival 2024

On Friday, November 1 & Saturday, November 2, 2024, I will be one of the curated vendors at the Made in Maui Festival! Come visit me in booth #236 on the lawn of the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. Hours on Friday are 1:30pm – 6pm for buyers and VIP shoppers, Saturday 8am – 4:30pm for the general public. Come early as the line to get in is long and everything goes fast!

Ukulele Festival at the MACC!

On Sunday, October 27, 2024, I will be at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center for the 17th annual Maui Ukulele Festival! I will be located in the main entrance breezeway facing the stage and lawn from 2pm – 7pm. I will have my annual sale items along with home decor, mens t-shirts, and womens clothing.

Ku Mai Ka Hula at the MACC

On September 14, 2024, I will be at the Maui Arts and Cultural center for the 17th annual Ku Mai Ka Hula Competition! Hawaiian crafters will be set up around the Pavillion from 11am -4pm. Even if you do not have tickets to Maui’s very own hula competition, you can come shop and enjoy the pre event entertainment.

Booth 2210 at the Made in Hawaii Festival!

I will be in booth 2210 (circled on the venue map) at the upcoming Made inHawaii Festival in a couple days! Dates: Friday, August 23 from 10am – 8pm, Saturday August 24, 10am – 8pm and Sunday, August 25 from 10am – 5pm. The new venue at the Hawaii Convention Center was a hit last year with wide aisles and great air conditioning!

Because of the huge crowds last year, parking was hard to find. The Ala Moana Shopping Center across the street has opened more spaces and the bus will shuttle shoppers from Waikiki.

I will be bringing Home decor: Pillow covers, Table runners, Drink mat sets and Tea towels. Clothing: mens, womens and childrens t-shirts, cardigans, dresses and a variety of womens tops.

Come early for the best selection!

Made in Hawaii Festival Aug 22-25!

I will have a booth at the upcoming Made in Hawaii Festival on Oahu, August 22-25, 2024. It will be held at the Hawaii Convention Center again which is bigger than the former location at the Blasidell Center. The aisles are wider and the air conditioning is cold!

My corner booth is #2210 which is closer to the entrance. I will have all my home decor plus I am bringing a wide selection of mens and keiki t-shirts. The womens clothing will feature cardigans and tops. Come early for the best selection!