The beauty of her beads wins Maui artisan loyal buyers
When handcrafted, artisanal beads speak to your soul so loudly they’re practically shouting, you buy them. At least, your columnist does. Read more
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Chefs flock to Wailea farm for favorite heart of palm
Quick! Think of a Hawaii-grown crop. Heart of palm may not have been top-of-mind, but it put Wailea Agricultural Group Inc. on the culinary map as the largest grower of fresh Hawaii heart of palm in the U.S. Read more
‘Star’ jewelry maker builds on Lego success
It is merely a coincidence that “Star Wars” jewelry by Mizmatched Star is part of today’s column. Read more
Crafter Higa’s designs draw on vintage Japanese fabric
If you ever have occasion to visit Lillian Higa’s home, “don’t bring food,” she said. She will, however, accept vintage Japanese fabric. Some people give it to her, and in other cases she buys it. Read more
MyLocker options popular among buyers and sellers
To widely spread some holiday cheer, and maybe even a bit of wealth, this Buy Local column will be about dozens of local handcrafters and microenterprisers who run their businesses out of clear acrylic showcase cubes. Read more
Isle seamstress built her name on custom creations
Small Business Saturday is a great time to shop locally
Craft fair stalwarts’ goods go from clocks to apparel
‘Just My Style’ creator sells chic, handmade accessories
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Storm-chasing shooter lands retail platform at Nordstrom
Isle maker of wooden pens opens up store in the Ilikai
Local artist’s hand-dyed fabrics made with ‘magic’
Woodworker sells his wares and has won awards, as well
Photos, music boxes help folks hold on to memories
Kahulale’a line of purses born of desire to stay busy
Isle products show bristles with Buy Local businesses
Puppy love is blossoming in isles at Waggin’ Bakery
Dried fish hooked him early and nowadays it’s a business
Couple eager to show off monkey business at festival
Father-son team’s designs feature isles’ natural beauty
Na Makua Original Hawaiian Designs founder Nelson Makua is an artist, designer, cancer survivor, former newspaper photographer for the Hawaii Tribune-Herald and organizer of Hawaiian cultural craft events. Read more
Maui-made exfoliant line rubs users the right way
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