Feather Artwork – Lei ‘Ōkole‘oi‘oi (Marigold)

by | Nov 3, 2012 | Feather Artwork

This lei was accepted into the Beaverton Arts Commission 2012 Visual Arts Showcase that runs from November 3rd to 11th, 2012. It was my first time I submitted my feather work to an Arts Showcase. The Lei ‘Ōkole‘oi‘oi (Marigold) uses both the Wili Poepoe and Lei Kāmoe...
Feather Artwork – Purple Lei Humu Papa (Hatband)

Feather Artwork – Purple Lei Humu Papa (Hatband)

by | Nov 2, 2012 | Feather Artwork

This Lei Humu Papa took about 5 years to complete and was finished in 2011. Each feather is hand stitched with 4 stitches and there are 5 feathers to create the width. Each feather is separated and grouped depending on which way it curves – to the right, to the...
Feather Artwork – ‘ulī‘ulī

Feather Artwork – ‘ulī‘ulī

by | Jan 16, 2011 | Feather Artwork

I have been blessed to be a student of the late Mary Louise Kaleonahenahe Kekuewa and Paulette Nohealani Kahaleuna since 2003.  Aunty Mary Lou was known as a master of feather artwork.  Since her passing, her daughter Paulette has taken over the shop and continues to...