Masters of a multitude of traditional skills and arts abound here in Hawai'i. This collection of clips highlights the kumu and master artisans that we are lucky enough to have on film and video showcasing their expertise. Perhaps you can take a quiet moment to explore and find a potential new hobby or calling or just be inspired to keep learning!
Aunty Millie interviewed in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi by Elizabeth Lee on her life and lauhala weaving.
Original raw footage of Rebecca Benanua (Tūtū Mahoe) interview, including Lānaʻi history and giving a private lauhala weaving instruction. Also...
Ethnobotanist Dr. Beatrice "Bea" Krauss talks with Dr. Dennis Meyer about native plants. In this video Dr. Krauss discusses the common uses of...
Dr. Beatrice "Bea" Krauss talks with Dr. Dennis Meyer about Native plants. In this video Dr. Krauss discusses the characteristics of Wauke and how...
The Hawaiian Quilt: A Cherished Tradition celebrates the rich family traditions of Hawaiian quilting. It is not a "how-to" film, but rather a...
Members of Hālau O Kekuhi join their Kumu Hula Pualani Kanakaʻole Kanahele to pick Palapalai and make lei.
In celebration of Bishop Museum's 100th anniversary, Bank of Hawaiʻi and Bishop Museum present "The Best of Treasures" hosted by Brickwood...
Interview with Wally Froiseth. Topics include canoe parts, how canoes are made, history of the "Malia" racing canoe, Hawaiian canoe specifications,...
Interview with Wally Froiseth. Topics include the difference between racing and voyaging canoes, canoe designs, pointing out the parts of the canoe...
Original footage of interview with master carver and canoe builder, Wright Bowman, Sr. Interview was featured in program "Cowboys & Canoes" for the...
On a beach at Kualoa State Park, local Hawaiʻi craftsmen show how to make pottery, and display their finished work. The display took place in June,...
Experience the resurgence in Native Hawaiian crafts, as local master craftspeople share their talents and motivations in replicating the ancient...