Perpetuating the Hawaiian Art of Lau Hala Weaving
2024年8月27日 · Hotels, boutiques, museums, shopping centers and more now offer lei making, ‘ ukulele, hula, and lau hala weaving classes as entry points to Hawaiian culture. Tradition notes the use of lau hala (pandanus leaves) as the base of many treasured things—from functional home thatching, floor mats and baskets to fashionable fans, bags and hats.
Lauhala Weaving: Origins, Techniques, and Uses - OluKai
3 天之前 · The time-honored traditions of lauhala weaving serve as a profound inspiration for several of our products, most notably our men's Lae‘ahi Lauhala slipper, women’s Mi‘i slip-on, and Kāmola slide. In the Hawaiian language, "Lau" translates to "leaf," while "lau hala" specifically refers to the leaves of the Hala tree.
Hawaiian Traditional Weaving and Basketry: A Craft Preserving …
2024年7月9日 · When visiting the beautiful islands of Hawaii, one cannot help but be captivated by the intricate art of traditional weaving and basketry that has been passed down through generations. From the skilled hands of Hawaiian artisans, these woven creations tell stories of culture, history, and tradition.
The Weave of History - Maui No Ka Oi Magazine
2013年3月1日 · “Lauhala weaving has been in every Hawaiian family since the beginning of time — for thousands of years,” says soft-spoken master weaver and kumu (teacher) Pohaku Kaho‘ohanohano. In the old days, every family had weavers who turned dried hala leaves into table and floor mats, baskets, pillows, mattresses, fans, clothing, thatching, and ...
Ka Ulu Lauhala O Kona
Since 1995, Ka Ulu Lauhala O Kona has brought together hundreds of weavers from local, national, and international communities in an annual lauhala weaving conference. Master weavers from around the State gather in Kona to teach aspiring weavers the traditional cultural art of lauhala weaving.
Ulana Library
Ulana Lauhala -- the weaving or plaiting of Pandanus leaves -- is a traditional Hawaiian cultural craft that reaches back thousands of years in Pacific history. Traditionally, knowledge of this craft was protected and passed from generation to generation within families.
Weaving and Carving in Hawaiian Culture | Moon Travel Guides
Hawaiian artisans have a long history of weaving and carving, fashioning everything from baskets and furniture to enormous seaworthy canoes.
Lauhala Weaving - KAHA
Discover the timeless art of lauhala weaving, a traditional Hawaiian practice that transforms the leaves of the hala tree into beautiful and functional creations. This workshop will introduce participants to the foundational techniques of lauhala weaving, including preparing the leaves and crafting a unique item to take home.
The Work of Many Hands - Halekulani Living
It was everything that made weaving possible: the knowledge and skill to tend to a hala tree, harvest its leaves, and transform them from tough stalks to malleable fronds. In effort to perpetuate ulana lau hala (lau hala weaving), skilled practitioners formed weaving groups, often led by kumu whose mastery was gained over generations.
Where to find lau hala in Hawaii - Hawaiian Airlines
2021年11月9日 · The tradition of ulana (weaving) lau hala (the leaves of the hala tree) is deeply entwined in the history of Hawaii — the first Hawaiians voyaged here with lau hala sails and continued to use lau hala for everything from sleeping mats to storage baskets to clothing.