Ka Ua Kani Lehua – The Rain That Rustles Lehua Blossoms
Maker unknown
Collection of the Honolulu Museum of Art
Another spectacular example! And I am sure while you are looking at it, that it would be no surprise to learn that it was part of the Regal and Royal exhibit at the Honolulu Museum of Art in 2012. It just has that air about it.
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Garden Island Quilt
Maker unknown
From the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Collection
This is one non-conformist Hawaiian Quilt!
There is a little tiny radiating design in the centre which carries on “in spirit” in “the corners” of each of the concentric appliqué rings! … I like her style!
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King Kalakaua’s Kahili
Maker unknown
Made in Nawiliwili, Kauai Island, Hawaii late 1920’s to early 1930’s
From the Hawaiian Quilt Research Project
Bold, graphic, with a design on point no less. This quilt has a lot of visual movement. And look at those echo quilting ripples!
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Pika Pua o Hale Alii
Made by Elizabeth Naone in the 1930’s
From the Hawaiian Quilt Research Project
Rorschach Quilt! What do you see?
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Kapa Kuiki (Kapa Quilt)
Made by Kauhine Kamalau c. 1900’s to commemorate Halley’s Comet of 1910
From the collection of Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum
Snowflake!
Need I say more!
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