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The rare Hawaiian beauty of luahala weaving remains. The art of Lauhala hand weaving has been part of the Hawaiian culture for many generations. Hula Hana takes great care in providing you with some of Hawaii�s traditional products and a few modern styles, all from Hawaii's Big Island.

Lauhala Basket

Lauhala weaving is an old Hawaiian art. The Lauhala is obtained from the Pandanus, or Hala tree. The word �Lau� is the Hawaiian word leaf. The Hala tree has leaves that are long and ribbon-like, bordered with thorn like spikes, which are removed, following the removal of thorns, the leaves are washed dried in the sun and rolled into coils to be stored. The natural color of the Lauhala varies from a soft tan to a deep brown. The leaves vary greatly in size, the longest being over six feet in length and seven inches wide.



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Lauhala-Kimura's in Hualaloa

Kimura Lauhala Shop

Location	At Mamalahoa Hwy. and Hualalai Rd
City	Kona
Phone	808/324-0053

Everyone loves Kimura's and the masterpieces of weaving that spill out of the tiny shop. It's lined with lauhala, from rolled-up mats and wide-brimmed hats to tote bags, coasters, and coin purses. The fragrant, resilient fiber, woven from the spiny leaves of the hala (pandanus) tree, is smooth to the touch and becomes softer with use. Lauhala also varies in color, according to region and growing conditions. Although Kimura employs a covey of local weavers who use the renowned hala leaves of Kona, some South Pacific imports bolster the supply.