Hawai'i (The Big Island)Shopping

Souvenir shopping in Hawai'i (The Big Island)

  1. A

    Kimura Lauhala Shop

    Three generations of Kimuras weave quality lauhala (pandana plant) products here, as they have since the 1930s. Originally, they purchased lauhala products from Hawaiian weavers and sold them at the family's general store. When demand increased they took on the production themselves. Don't fall prey to cheap imports - the lauhala hats, placemats, baskets, bags and floor mats sold here are the real deal.

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  2. B

    Ipu Hale Gallery

    Next to the café, this gallery sells ipu(gourds) decoratively carved with gorgeous Hawaiian imagery in an ancient method unique to the Hawaiian island of Ni'ihau. Lost after the introduction of Western crockery, the art form was revived by a Big Island scholar just 15 years ago.

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  3. C

    Big Island Candies

    Big Island Candies makes stylishly packaged confections and shortbread - watch them hand-dip chocolate from behind picture windows. One visit makes short work of your gift list.

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  4. D

    Made on the Big Island Outlet

    Made on the Big Island Outlet store stocks a wide selection of top-notch souvenirs, island crafts, edibles, clothing and oddities, including take-home potted bonsai.

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