https://www.kapacurious.com/gallery daily 0.75 2022-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1611938656036-R2RYY0WD3QU7KFYJUVZQ/UNKNOWN%2B4.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/dac4061e-22d8-4b5c-ab40-8651c7899144/maikoha+%282%29.jpg Gallery - mAIKOHA Mo’olelo: Maikoha was the father of La’ahana & Lauhuiki and was a simple farmer. Before kapa was created, the ancient Hawaiians used leaves to stay warm. One day, Maikoha became ill and knowing that he would not get better, he advised his daughters to bury his body near a stream. Eventually a plant that he called wauke will grow and before he passed he directed them on how to process the inner bark. So, began the creation of kapa. Description: Created using 3 types of kapa, dyed with ‘uki’uki, Maui earth pigments, popolo leaves, and then sewn with hau. The images surrounding the edges tells the mo’olelo of the creation of kapa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/46fc922e-8138-463f-8d74-c9a2b8cee552/Hoailona+.jpg Gallery - hoailona Hoailona (Signs/Symbols) Description: The Kapa is hand painted with 3 different earth pigments and kukui nut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1545963287033-SBPEHXJDEQOPFUBWEFDV/2KUUIPO.jpg Gallery - Ku’uipo Mo’olelo: Ku’uipo (Beloved), just as the moon holds sway over the waves so does your love for me. Description: Phases of the moon, waves, and patterns, pounded kapa, natural dye (blue flower), acrylic paint and ohe kapala. 8 1/2” W x 15 1/2” H https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1630959014210-WXCOV4O3I0V9Y0CFGGVD/U%27I+PRIMARY.jpg Gallery - U’i Mo’olelo: U’i (Beauty)was inspired by my own struggles of balancing my responsibilities and feeling beautiful and feminine. Description: The back of a woman showing her corset top. Pounded kapa was sewn to steel frame and dyed with natural ingredients (java plum berries) and black pen. Accents are rounded white shells, stephanotis fluff, tiny wooden beads, and raffia. 30” W x 40” H https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1550621422628-FCYI420E8HV2T9GF3SGO/2wahine.jpg Gallery - Wahine Inia Mo’olelo: My family uses inia often for medicinal purposes and when I imagine what inia would look like as a person, I always envisioned a gentle and humble soul. It is only appropriate that ‘olena was also included to darken the yellow as that is a very useful medicinal plant. Description: Woman looking down, natural dyes (inia and ‘olena), acrylic paint, black pen, lacy kapa, metallic gold paint. 35 3/4” W x 48” H https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1545963323027-JZHFT6BAWS8ZI4NW97W3/2HEE+FRONT.jpg Gallery - Dancing He’e Mo’olelo: Over and over the he’e danced in the waves and every time it visited me in my sleep it danced in the dark. Description: A He’e (octopus) image painted into pounded kapa using natural dye (fully fermented blue flower), acrylic paint, oil paint, and ohe kapala. 8 1/4” W x12 3/4” H https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1546026779419-3NZERR0FTLBPWLPC2E09/hawaiian+corset.jpg Gallery - Hawaiian Corset Mo’olelo: Inspired with the idea of how our Hawaiian Monarchs traveled extensively, knew multiple languages and were known for the beautiful poetry and music they created. Description: It includes kapa from Molokai, coconut rope from Fiji, squid ink from Spain, and natural dyes harvested from Maui. Of course, since I am a modern girl , I have added metallic gold paint and used acrylic paint to add just the right color. 13” W x 14” H https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1545963428695-LHU51ZGRFKEGAU0JJ29N/2MOLOKAI.jpg Gallery - Moloka’i Mo’olelo: My heart is on Molokai, on ‘Ahaino to be more exact, and as time passes I see how the ghost of our ancestors’ rejoice and mourn with us. I am never alone as I carry my home with me wherever I travel. Description: Layered image of Kukui tree leaves are painted on the back, pounded kapa, natural dye (blue flower, java plum, he’e ink), acrylic paint, string pattern, real leaf stamps, kukui skeleton leaves, ohe kapala. 10 1/2” W x 18 3/4” H https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1546043645069-KSNBB7G69PQVLMRKDM8D/HAND.jpg Gallery - ‘Ihea ‘Oe Mo’olelo: ‘Ihea ‘Oe (Where are you)… Where do you journey to? What is it that you are seeking from yourself and the world around you? Do you feel your ancestors guiding you in the shape of Mano (shark)? Do you feel the breeze created by manu'‘iwa (bird)? As you travel in your wa’a (canoe) do you feel brave? Hand: Kapa sculpture, acrylic and water color paint, natural dye (java plum and Spanish squid ink), designs cut into various parts of the hand. Net: Naturally occurring skeleton kukui leaves dyed with blue and gray acrylics. Mini-Pieces : 3 tiny fiber art pieces are placed within the net. Mano (shark), Manu ‘Iwa (Hawaiian bird), and a Wa’a. Viewing the website on your phone will allow you a closer look at the net and spot the 3 tiny pieces. 24” L x 12” W x 4” H https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1593031102827-0TVMWW3UCEHDBOQG71YV/LADY+KAPA+ART.jpg Gallery - Unknown Mo’olelo: Sometimes the strength we have is not enough when the burden is liquid in its movement. Description: The silk wrapped base creates a strong foundation for the layer of wispy kapa pieces. The shape of her kino (body) is created with the use of strings of kapa/wauke. All colors shown are natural dyes found on the island of Maui and includes ‘uki’uki, java plum, ‘olena, milo nut, he’e and ‘alae. 19” W x 13” H https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1593033234753-1D93TGLV39ID78R3I7WC/STRING+ART.jpg Gallery - See Me Mo’olelo: Description: Made with naturally dyed fibrous materials called Kapa which is derived from the Wauke plant. The dyes used are ‘uki’uki, ‘alae, and cuttlefish ink from Spain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1593037470907-T6VEAZUTFT7PI9BRZRHC/SCULPTURE.JPG Gallery - Changes Mo’olelo: Taking a step into the unknown and carrying your emotions, your dreams, and everything you are with you. Description: -The form is made completely with kapa string, no wires. The black of the form and of the pieces below are naturally dyed with cuttlefish ink from Spain. -The ball of energy, emotions, and dreams the figure carries is also made with kapa string. It has been naturally dyed with java plum, ‘uki’uki, and ‘olena. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1593576266909-WRBMGR0PRY2LMZL8JRBT/my+story.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1602300396793-9ID7XVYEQ2PYL1IDKEMO/BLISS.JPG Gallery - Bliss Mo’olelo: The sea has always been the most peaceful and serene environment to me. Description: A combination of natural dye and water colors on kapa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1602301517259-IOOEGRVB6IJKRVM4P4PW/peles%2Bbattle.jpg Gallery - Na ‘Iwi o Pele- The Bones of Pele Mo’olelo: Description: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1b3700bb-abcb-43db-b9f2-82e0ffab80bf/moo+wahine+1.jpg Gallery - Mo’o Wahine Mo’olelo: Kupua were supernatual beings in Ancient Hawaii who could shift their shape. The mo’o wahine (lizard women) were considered beautiful and captivating. There are love stories between the men and these kupua. For artist, Kekai Daunhauer, the mo’o wahine is a muse and when she lacks inspiration it is a tiny mo’o wahine that she sees climbing onto her i’e kuku and looking up to Kekai tells her to continue her artistic journey. Description: Kapa & metal made sculpture https://www.kapacurious.com/dye daily 0.75 2022-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1611939184147-1R65XHH6Z42WKR4ROD5T/COLORFUL+KAPA.jpg Dye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/5c3d5ded-a737-49a7-b049-7fb432f78fbd/kukui+nut+soot.jpg Dye - Kukui Nut soot Kukui: Use the oily kernels located in the nuts. Dye/Color: Black Use: Dry rub, liquid when combined with oil Harvesting: De-shell the older hard black kukui nuts. Then, light the kernels on fire and capture the soot while it burns. When the fire has cooled down, scrape the soot off the covering and add it to a jar. Storage: When left in soot form, it will have a strong rotten kukui nut smell. If odorless oil is used, then the soot will remain odorless and last without being placed in the fridge. Read how we process kukui nut ink. Click here! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/e8e03306-e403-4bca-b77e-5b9742a6836c/mao.jpg Dye - Ma’o Ma’o: Beautiful yellow blossoms and shiny loped leaves Dye: Yellowish greenish dye (more on the yellow side) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1593221124486-S0NRJCL8KTWXCGX4L9AJ/OLENALENALENA.JPG Dye - ‘Olena ‘Olena: The roots of this plant are used to create beautiful shades of yellow and is also used for medicinal purposes. The ‘olena will die back during the winter and puka again during the spring. Dye Color: Yellow Use: Liquid, powder, shavings or frozen sticks Harvesting: I gently move the soil around the tuber and “trim” off a piece. I want the plant to thrive despite missing a piece so it is important to pay attention to how much I am removing. Storage: You can boil it and store the remaining liquid in the freezer and re-use it for a later dye project or you can freeze it as little ‘olena “crayons” and use them to draw. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1551205384382-6A5ZMI8QRJ2U68Q64B1X/blob Dye - ‘Uki’uki ‘Uki’uki: A plant that makes an excellent ground cover but you would need a lot of it as it does not travel but rather clumps together as it expands. This plant produces an inedible blue berry in which the ancient Hawaiians used to create various shades of blue. Dye Color: Blue, silver blue, grey, dark grey, purple Use: Liquid (boil), rubbing Harvesting: Easy to harvest the berries as they are low to the ground. Storage: I anxiously wait for each berry to “fruit” and keep track of each one to make sure I don’t lose a single one. Once its ready I pluck it and store it the freezer until I have accumulated enough for a project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1544218962274-6OUDAB8CXBMJ8CQ7CZMF/AFRICAN+TULIPS+FLOWER.jpg Dye - African Tulip African Tulips: I never really noticed until I started making dyes how many of these trees are located all over Maui. From commercial buildings to residential back yards, these trees are everywhere! Dye Color: Light Brown & dark brown Use: Liquid Harvesting: Due to the extreme height of these trees I would wait until a windy day and pick up the vibrant orange and yellow blooms from the ground. Storage: I soak the flowers before I boil them and any remaining unused liquid is frozen and stored until I need the color again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1593050164199-7TYTOQ94LY0O6R7O8RQ9/MILO+NUT.jpg Dye - Milo Nut Milo: A tree found towards the makai side of the islands. The nuts turn from green to brown and stay on the tree despite how desecated and dry the brown nut becomes. Dye Color: Yellow, Orange, Reddish-Orange Use: Liquid Storage: I do not recommend storing this particular dye. The longer the liquid sits the more slimy and pa’a it gets. Eventually you would be hard pressed to even be able to use a brush with it and would instead have to smear it on your item (which is not always a good look). **Side Note: Super fun to use for keiki as they get a kick out of seeing how the bright almost florescent fresh color burst from the nut when its cut. Just be sure they do not consume any of it or rub their eyes, face or mouth once they’ve touched it. Read More About Milo. Click Here! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1593051274591-ZE55A90D6C2BHH6VUETB/RED%2BDIRT.jpg Dye - ‘Alae ‘Alae: Red Dirt can be found all over the islands with slight differences in richness. The above image is from my little stash that I found on Maui. Dye: Brownish Red Use: Dry rub or liquid Storage: You can leave it in the clump form, powder form, or if you have added liquid then store it in a container. **Side note: after I have ground the ‘alae into a fine powder I then warm it up with water and store it in my fridge. Also, I looooovvvve the combining ‘alae and ‘olena together! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1593053940912-QA015EAZFECVRIK51BUW/WANA.jpg Dye - Wana Wana is considered an animal dye as it is attached to a live “being”. Dye: Light Purple & Dark Black This creature is alive and deserves utmost respect and should only be harvested if you intend to eat it. If you personally do not eat it, then double check with the local kupuna in the area and see if they would enjoy a taste of this rich and flavorful sea urchin. If not, then please do not touch them and especially not out of season. Mahalo nui loa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1602292727810-T1JJTIG8NBBC0HF67K2M/ULU.jpg Dye - Ulu Ulu: This tree has large beautiful glossy green leaves and bears delicious round fruit. Okay, its an acquired taste for some, but to me it tastes like luck. Its not so easy for me to find it hence, luck. Note: Kapa can be made from the branches of the ulu tree, burning the dried male flower is a good mosquito repellant, ulu poi can be made from the fruit as well as ulu chips, flour and other super yummy dishes. Aaand its gluten free. How does it pertain to dyes? The sap from the freshly picked or cut fruit is a white tacky substance. For kapa making it acts as an excellent natural glue and when you mix it with dye it holds the colors well. The issue is having enough fresh sap to work with. And when I say “fresh” i mean literally picked from the tree and used within minutes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1602301042112-ZHLMD84LBF7P3FDSZMHA/BUTTERFLY+PEA+BLOSSOMS.jpg Dye - Butterfly Pea Blossoms Butterfly Pea Blossoms: A climbing vine that merrily takes over the whole space and keeps on climbing. Dye: Light blue to navy blue-great depth of color Use: Dry rub or liquid Harvesting: A happy vine will have many flowers growing and you can pick flowers guilt free. Storage: To darken the dye you can store the flowers in a container in the fridge for up to 6 weeks. Liquid can be stored in the freezer until ready to use. *Side Note: The above image is unfiltered , the blue is just that intense! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1611523669422-DHORKHZQRO2PZ2POKZ86/image.jpg Dye - Hau tree bark & leaf dyes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1544214857912-X3YQ1M91C6D1U5S9C3LC/JAVA+PLUM.jpg Dye - Java Plum Java Plum: Usually considered an irritant to most, these inedible purple berries can create a very beautiful pin to purple dye (just ask any local whose car has been stained by the berry). Dye Color: Pink to purple Use: Liquid (boil), rubbing Harvesting: The tree can be several stories high so picking the berry off of the tree is not really feasible. Luckily, the tree is more than happy to drop them all over the ground, usually during September-November. Collect as many as you can during the season to last you throughout the year as this gorgeous color can be used on multiple projects. Storage: I sometimes parcel out the berries into smaller containers and leave it in the freezer until I need it. If I have boiled a batch and there is any remaining liquid then I freeze it for later use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1602300989339-R3JIAB29V1M9OSLYHG7U/NAUPAKA+LEGIT.jpg Dye - Naupaka Naupaka: This prevalent and hardy shrub can be found along the coast line of every Hawaiian island. My favorite mo’olelo of star crossed lovers is associated with this particular plant. It produces delicate white flowers that appear to be missing half of itself. Dye Color: Yellow Green & Dark Rich Green Use: Liquid, rubbing Harvesting: The plants circumference is usually large so when I pick the leaves I simply make sure not to “ballahead” it. Be respectful to any plant you are harvesting from whether it’s a rare or prevalent one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1544222765268-C01WSJUTOUGPGVJZMNC7/INIA.jpg Dye - Inia Inia: A gorgeous tree with lovely leaves. The boiled leaves are normally used for medicinal purposes, more specifically for various skin conditions such as eczema and dandruff. Dye Color: Light Yellow Use: Liquid Storage: The leaves can be dried and stored in an air tight container (similar to process of making tea leaves) or you can boil the leaves and freeze the leaves and liquid until you are ready to use it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1593221158142-H81ZO95EPTSK6HDO2H1O/POPOLO+2.jpg Dye - Popolo Berry Popolo Berries: A fairly hearty plant that is often mistaken for a weed. It can be grown in various climates as long as there is sufficient amount of water . I currently grow it in Kahului which is a dry desert like climate however, I have always seen it flourish on the East End of Molokai which is a wet climate. This plant is used for traditional Hawaiian medicine but I do not suggest ingesting any part of it without first consulting someone with knowledge of La’au Lapa’au. Dye: Purple, Green, purplish green Use: Dry and wet rub, liquid Harvesting: If you are trying to obtain a stronger purple dye then I would recommend picking only the darkest purple berries. If you mistakenly pick the lighter purple hued berries then I would suggest letting them sit and ripen for a bit before processing it. Storage: They can be dried out and pounded into a powder once the seeds are removed, or frozen freshly picked, or processed into a liquid dye and frozen. However you choose to store it remember that it will change the color since it will no longer be “fresh”. ***Pure purple Popolo berry dye and green Popolo leaf dye painted one on top of the other create a gorgeous stunning green color. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1593221181046-RL4XASMY5UNTS3MS7V99/POPOLO+LEAVES+2.jpg Dye - Popolo Leaves Popolo Leaves: A fairly hearty plant that is often mistaken for a weed. It can be grown in various climates as long as there is sufficient amount of water . This plant is known for its medicinal properties however, I do not recommend ingesting any part of it without first consulting someone with knowledge of La’au Lapa’au. Dye: Shades of Green Use: Dry rub, liquid, powder Harvesting: When harvesting I tend to gather leaves from various branches to ensure it still has enough for photosynthesis. Generally that is something that should always be considered however, this plant is different from a tree or a shrub that needs to be trimmed. This plant I do not trim at all which means I can only obtain leaves by deliberately picking it. Storage: I prefer to only store the finished, processed liquid form or the dried dye form NOT the leaves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1602298011305-4CQPZ8GBG933BXXIY15D/NONI.jpg Dye - Noni Noni: Better known for its medicinal qualities and its smell, the Noni is a pretty hardy tree that can thrive in various climates. From the leaves to the fruit and down to the root, this tree is AMAZING and completely underrated. How does it pertain to dyes? Well the juice from the fruit can be used to change the PH balance of your dye, thereby changing your color. The root of the tree is said to produce a red dye color however, I have not experimented enough with that part to give an opinion. I will update more on this plant as I continue to experiment with it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1611521851151-N1N7I7OKB2UYKZBTIPAA/DYE+FOR+HAU+FLOWERS.jpg Dye - hAU FLOWER(5 DIFFERENT DYES) Yes you read that right! These beautiful hau flowers create 5 DIFFERENT dyes depending on how you process them. The flowers start to bloom in the morning in a sunshine yellow color. As the day progresses the flower petals begin to darken from pink to a reddish tone. Dyes: 1. Yellow & pink blooms in its complete forms create a dark greenish color 2. Yellow blooms only-no stamen-creates more of a green & maroon mix, uneven 3. Pink blooms only-no stamen- creates more of a brown/maroon color 4. Stamen-yellow pollen- creates a soft yellow color that has difficulty fasting 5. Anther- velvety red tips- create a deep maroon/red/pink color depending on how you process it and with what liquid (oil or water). Use: Petals would liquid form, stamen & anther would be liquid or dry rub Storage: I have been using them immediately so I have not stored it as much as I would like. What liquid I do have left I store in the freezer. ***See the other Hau dye feature for the other 2 dyes that this magical tree offers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/0fe7faba-c35f-472d-b1a3-8d5ef647c5a1/nut+milk+bag.jpg Dye - Favorite Bag to filter with Creating natural dyes with flowers, leaves, bark, and other plant parts will create large and small particles that can damage or discolor our fibers. We use these specific bags to strain/filter the dye bathe when it is time to add in the fabrics. Click below to purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/375dcdeb-8559-42d0-95ca-63329ec3e50a/alum.jpg Dye - Color shift & Color fastner Used to change the color and fastness for our natural dyes, this is extremely valuable to our company. Click below to purchase https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/fd40db03-9c22-4868-b119-671dc018d327/soda+ash.jpg Dye - Soda ash Shifting our natural dye bathe from liquid to powder form we use a combination of Alum and Soda Ash. Click below to purchase.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/ae8c60b0-24a2-4d6b-ad4c-e83c8e8e76c8/stoves.jpg Dye - portable stove for outside work & workshops These coiled portable stoves are a staple for our Natural Hawaii Dye workshops. Check out our dye page to see some of the plants we use. Click below to purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/0a3c9a63-73d1-46c0-a7b7-4e9a148b1847/gum+arabic.jpg Dye - Gum arabic When you continue your color journey and start to create lake pigments and then water colors! 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Her family is filled with lei makers, hula dancers, woodcarvers, and kapa makers — all of which contributed to her great passion for Hawaiian culture and art. Kekai is constantly inspired by the idea that her Hawaiian ancestors were artists that fearlessly pushed for more colors, more patterns, and more creativity. As a product of that culture, Kekai wishes to do the same. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/ee07738a-b45e-4eff-91a3-88cffd745b7b/jasmine+kc+pic.jpg Our KC 'Ohana - Jasmine Position: Managing Editor Jasmine was born on the island of Molokai but raised on the island of Maui. A graduate of University of Hawaii at Hilo, she holds degrees in Japanese and History. Jasmine is an avid volunteer in the community and regularly participates in cultural functions. She also currently serves as a writer for the Maui Historical Society’s Newsletter. In her free time, Jasmine can be found at the park with her dog Jelly or reading a book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/8a9cbc3d-1d8a-445a-bad9-4cd31f5bf5ee/keo+kc+pic.jpg Our KC 'Ohana - Keomailani Position: Project Manager, Community Instructor A keiki ‘o ka ‘āina (child of the land), Keo was raised on her families ancestral lands on the east end of Molokai. She is a Youth Advocate for Molokai teens, a member of the Hawaii State Boards & Commissions, and a farmer that helps to bring food sustainability to her island’s community. Keo strongly believes that it is important to educate and empower our community in Hawaii’s history so that the Hawaiian culture lives on. “As the indigenous people to Hawaii, we are born with the responsibility to carry on our customary traditional cultural practices for future generations.” - Keo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/5154b2a1-ff3c-4503-84c6-75f4c9a6a727/kahena+2+bio+pi.jpg Our KC 'Ohana - Kahenawai Position: Social Media Marketing Assistant, Community-Instructor-in-Training A student of the University of Manoa, Kahenawai is our social media guru and an expert at Pinterest, TikTok, and Instagram. https://www.kapacurious.com/classes-more-1 daily 0.75 2024-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1652318735115-KW7SV2GAO6RGC0E8VD2C/HAU+WORKSHOP+3.jpg Top 3 Workshops https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/18cda09e-09d3-4359-99e1-54d6bcaa1cbd/dye+class+set+up+pic.jpg Top 3 Workshops - Make it stand out As a student you will be taught the traditional & modern uses of Native Hawaiian plants, how to process the dyes and much more. You will also leave with 8-10 Natural Dye cards which you will fill out for each of the dyes made during the workshop, swatches of muslin that have been scoured and previously mordanted, and a pamphlet with some basic vocabulary and information in it. Next Workshop Date: TBD Time: Location: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/4c1b9a77-d6cf-42e0-8b46-b0187d4cf801/DYE+BUNDLE+PIC.jpg Top 3 Workshops - Make it stand out Hau is very versatile and in this workshop we explore in depth what this tree was once used for in ancient Hawaiʻi and what it can be used for today in modern Hawaiʻi. Students will learn how to process the hau fiber, then work with already presoaked fibers on sorting it for various purposes (i.e. sewing, cordage, jewelry). We will also be dyeing pieces of hau to see how it reacts to natural dyes as well as going over 3 of the 5 dyes that are created from the hau tree itself. Each student will leave with their own hau fibers that they can soak at home, pieces of dyed hau, and a pamphlet of information on the hau tree and the things we went over during the workshop. Upcoming Workshops: Community Workshops: TBD. Open for Private Events Only. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1641587165210-J9WXLZCB5L6MACLIQO1M/kapa+creation.jpg Top 3 Workshops https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1641587000275-TZIFE3I2DR0QWUWI2I50/hana+kapa+workshop.jpg Top 3 Workshops https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1641586847836-WC2KAU22Z7NMABKPMYYK/hohoa.jpg Top 3 Workshops https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/dec663bf-9f40-4514-9d7d-7913ce1c9bcb/level+1+pin+hihimanu.jpg Top 3 Workshops - hihimanu- Level 1 Students will learn the different plants that kapa is derived from and how wauke is the most well known and favored plant to use. We will discuss the best ways to grow wauke and the pest and other environmental factors you will need to watch out for. Students will also learn to remove the ‘ili lepo (outer bark) from the wauke plant, strip the inner bark, and how water affects the fibers. We would use both pohaku kua and la’au kua during this class and explore the difference between a well soaked wauke piece to a newly peeled piece. The legend of Kapa Creation will be shared and the uses of kapa in ancient and modern Hawaiʻi will be discussed. Each student will leave with their own small kapa piece, a pamphlet with information on kapa, a small tin with 3 colors that can be used to paint on the kapa piece, a pohaku that will help soften their kapa once it has dried, and a Hihimanu pin that reflects they have attended and passed the first level of Hana Kapa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/c1933e27-0008-457f-b39e-827ca4095a03/level+2+pin+iwa+fern.jpg Top 3 Workshops - ‘Iwa Fern-Level 2 This second class will consist of doing a 2nd or 3rd pounding to your existing kapa piece. If you need new fiber to create on, then there will be an additional charge for purchasing another wauke piece. Discussing dyes, mordants, ‘ohe kapala and applying what we discussed to your kapa piece. Sometimes this will take more then 1-2 visits depending on what the student wants their piece to look like. This workshop is more of a meeting of interest which means that it will be less structured and you as the kapa creator are able to ask questions and direct how you want your piece to turn out. While your kapa dries in the sun you will sketch your design or research natural dyes that will help to complete your kapa piece. As this is a less formal workshop, the cost is simply to cover the use of Kapa Curious tools. *Exclusively for students that have attended the first workshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/4fd8d72f-daa8-4dea-847d-441aebfba70a/level+3+pin+iwa+bird.jpg Top 3 Workshops - Manu ‘iwa- level 3 Our haumana by this stage will be growing their own wauke plant and have successfully created their own finished piece of kapa. If the student already has their own tools then they are able to bring that with them during each session which will cut their cost to $0. This is the opportunity to be curious and explore the art of kapa making with a community of others who enjoy it just as much. A keiki wauke plant is given as a gift at this stage along with the final Manu ‘Iwa pin. Personal invitations will be available to those that complete Levels 1 & 2 and who also show respect to Hawaiian culture and art. Important note from Kekai- When I claim you as my haumana and you are able to claim me as your kumu, we are creating a lasting connection between my Hawaiian ancestors, you and any of your own future haumana. Who you teach and any of your children that learn from you will in essence have learned from me. It is a powerful connection and one that I will not share with just anyone. Your actions as my haumana reflect on me and on my kupuna so, before being invited to this 3rd level this will be taken into consideration. https://www.kapacurious.com/home daily 1.0 2022-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1611387031857-G5LTC8M9MLGHJ1MJX043/HAKU%25252BSOFT%25252B4.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1611361090209-2A9WCC4NIBIZP2BFO7PX/image-asset.jpeg Home - kapa, hau, and natural dyes We strive to incorporate our traditional teachings with modern techniques to provide pieces that educate our customers in our Hawaiian culture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1611364258145-571L9NI888V0MWCOQUC8/tumblr_mn8b8sLRb61rkz363o1_1280.jpg Home - uNIQUE GIFTS Find jewelry, accessories, art, and much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1611385916150-5AD0JY1KN8P8L2O4PGLJ/image-asset.jpeg Home A Home for Creativity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1611365860819-D6KMAXS8RK9CB1TKI64V/image-asset.jpeg Home - Classes & mORE Workshops for Kapa, Hau, and Natural Dyes are now open! https://www.kapacurious.com/new-blog daily 0.75 2023-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1684906367025-3CCWPR6K0Z2NRRVZU4GQ/ALOHA%2BMAGNET%2B2.jpg Hawaiian Artist Keeping Up the Curiosity https://www.kapacurious.com/new-blog/2022/1/9/plan-implement-and-elevate-your-hands-on-workshops monthly 0.5 2023-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/d55190a9-20c0-486c-b0ad-15b9592a1142/dye+class+set+up+pic.jpg Hawaiian Artist Keeping Up the Curiosity - A Checklist to Make Planning Your Workshop Easier - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kapacurious.com/new-blog/2022/3/24/the-effortless-milo-tree monthly 0.5 2023-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/2be4f313-7787-458f-a7c4-f587f66573b2/MILO+TREE.jpg Hawaiian Artist Keeping Up the Curiosity - The Effortless Milo Tree - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/3bc7df3e-59a1-4d9d-9d8c-0277d43283e9/milo+flower.jpg Hawaiian Artist Keeping Up the Curiosity - The Effortless Milo Tree - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/c5cbe0f9-4eba-433e-8ef3-7802fbcac7b5/MILO+FRUIT+FRESHLY+CUT+WITH+OOZE.jpg Hawaiian Artist Keeping Up the Curiosity - The Effortless Milo Tree - Make it stand out Milo fruit freshly picked and cut showing the bright yellow color bursting forth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/d02f2871-d9c4-4e65-a100-23733a20e31d/milo+extra+colors.jpg Hawaiian Artist Keeping Up the Curiosity - The Effortless Milo Tree - Make it stand out From left to right: Milo slime with Hau anther creates the purple/blue, milo yellow and ʻukiʻuki blue creates the green, and freshly picked milo creates the yellow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/91608142-ff35-4f2d-89f8-d8cf3f53be06/assorted+milo.jpg Hawaiian Artist Keeping Up the Curiosity - The Effortless Milo Tree - Fresh milo fruit Fresh Milo will not produce the orange or reddish-orange hues unless it has been boiled and then set to the side to age. The only color it will produce at its fresher stage will be yellow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/02294d7c-13cf-4f9f-841d-fb7b4e2896a8/milo+in+coconut.jpg Hawaiian Artist Keeping Up the Curiosity - The Effortless Milo Tree - Make it stand out Milo being preserved in a coconut bowl and water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/807ca569-74e4-4c73-9013-fd57700dc1c7/MILO+FRUIT+BEING+CUT.jpg Hawaiian Artist Keeping Up the Curiosity - The Effortless Milo Tree - be warned! The fresher the fruit, the harder it will be to cut of the outer skin. It is important that you are aware of your finger and hand placement whenever you use a knife. Tip: if yellow is the color you wish to obtain then save yourself the hassle and simply leave the fruit soaking for around 10 days and then cut into it. The skin will be softer and much easier to work with. This is one of the situations where the Hawaiian word “Waiwai” which means rich or wealthy, makes sense. Wai means water in Hawaiian and when you have a lot of water (i.e., Waiwai) then you would be considered wealthy. Hawaiian people lacked sharp metal knifes to peel and cut the fruits with. But with patience and some water, it can cut down on the amount of work significantly. Work smarter, not harder! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/e9170d28-c199-49c6-a1dd-12b891fd32b5/MILO+FRUIT+SMASHED.jpg Hawaiian Artist Keeping Up the Curiosity - The Effortless Milo Tree - Make it stand out Milo fruit after 2 weeks being soaked. We can easily smash it with our hands, and you can still see the yellow pigment waiting to be used. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/95069c0c-5a1f-484f-a41d-359280407cc5/assorted+milo+2.jpg Hawaiian Artist Keeping Up the Curiosity - The Effortless Milo Tree - Make it stand out Did you know that the Milo tree wood can also produce a dye bathe? 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Click below to purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/6009b748-4da8-42db-938a-d393cafe74e7/book+1.jpg All Our Faves! - Lāʻau Lapaʻau (Medicinal Plants) The tie between the Hawaiian medicinal plants and our natural dyes have been crucial in understanding which plants to use. Click below to purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/9c6fce8a-4a6b-490a-875b-1da33125563c/medicine+at+your+feet.jpg All Our Faves! - KC Owners personal favorite Hands down this one helped me understand that many cultures have various uses for the same plant. It pushed me to be just as creative when thinking about natural dyes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/fc64a641-a9b0-4e42-ae16-f6d459493037/book+4.jpg All Our Faves! - Bought Multiple for family members :) The sheer beauty of these pieces took my breath away. I ended up buying multiple of this book to share with my ʻohana (family). 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Click below to purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/02c408a0-ac93-40ff-a63e-6b2e0c3eb3b8/soda+ash.jpg All Our Faves! - Soda Ash Shifting our natural dye bathe from liquid to powder form we use a combination of Alum and Soda Ash. Click below to purchase.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/d01df1e7-4257-4374-b594-61ad8be8d5f1/mueller.jpg All Our Faves! - Muller kit A touch of humor. Seriously though, there is something so relaxing using a muller and creating paint from lake pigments. This is the only one we have and we are very satisfied with it. Click below to purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/36359318-fc31-480c-b148-94f672618d49/muslin+bags.jpg All Our Faves! - Workshop Bags! With a little Kapa Curious stamp we change these into simple but effective ways for our workshop attendees to keep all of their items in one place. Check out our blog on how we plan our workshops. Click below to purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/3786df13-6c9e-4e4e-816a-60a92a093c77/whistle+amazon.jpg All Our Faves! - Safety Whistle when Hiking & foraging! None of our crew EVER hike or forage without these. Click below to purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/745d3399-b425-4936-b21c-190a0d0520c9/microphone.jpg All Our Faves! - microphone When creating content, having a clear message is important and if we do not use the correct microphone our message gets lost in our videos. This is what we use each time we want to add our voice to our videos. Click below to purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/b0cb3eb5-cd9a-40fa-a7e0-a66da63ca28f/silica+dry+flower.jpg All Our Faves! - Silica gel crystals Hawaii has such beautiful leaves and flowers. This helps us preserve tiny pieces of beauty that are later added into our jewelry and art. Click below to purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/5a9ec1c9-e0d5-414c-bc88-1d2d7fe6095a/book+3.jpg All Our Faves! - kapa/Tapa Kapa and our connection to it is the foundation of our company. Great book to read to understand it better. Click below to purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/0f933601-d151-4b8f-b59b-f599c66e61f1/book+6.jpg All Our Faves! - Soooo Mushrooms? Did you know that mushrooms make a dye? Click below to purchase this guide to Hawaii Mushroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/127eb7df-40b7-4b5c-be27-8737f9cd924b/book+8.jpg All Our Faves! - A kapa journey Worth the investment for any fiber artist, kapa/tapa maker, or curious individual. Click below to purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/ddbcb308-e6c2-470d-a239-95a8f836ff12/hawaiian+herbal+med+book.jpg All Our Faves! - An undeniable connection Many of our natural dye ideas and experiments are a result of our study of the lapa’au (medicine) books. Click below to purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/5cdcae19-9b23-4062-8994-995a69a1b2f7/hala+and+wauke+in+hawaii.jpg All Our Faves! - If you can find it, buy it Quick read that is jam packed with great mana’o. I purchased my copy from a used bookstore. If you can find it, buy it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/32374b5b-8cd5-48c2-9ea2-3d9288d59955/botanical+inks.jpg All Our Faves! - We like it Interesting read with lots of inspiring ideas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/e612c42b-f6ae-41a3-9c5e-97fc925cde90/uv+resin.jpg All Our Faves! - UV Resin Read our Blog post on UV resin and how we use it to create unique kapa jewelry. Click below to purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/cd143d8e-ebdc-4fb2-aca9-3179dd46741f/resin+light.jpg All Our Faves! - Nail Star UV Light Check out our blog on how to utilize UV resin to create unique gifts and products. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/c2510be4-72a1-423b-9f80-81619fc76476/mask.jpg All Our Faves! - Safety Mask Safety has to be number one when dealing with resin. Read our Blog post for tips on using resin. Click below to purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/b17976b7-0b95-4946-9264-e232aa555fab/mica+powder.jpg All Our Faves! - Rolio Mica Powder These colors are used to create our magnets, keychains and other resin pieces. We love these as they are not in little pouches and we can recycle the containers when it empties. Click below to purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/267ebd18-31b6-41b8-a245-cc31acc000f0/gum+arabic.jpg All Our Faves! - Gum arabic When you continue your color journey and start to create lake pigments and then water colors! Click below to purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/1a618772-4278-4960-83fe-674b84887f24/stoves.jpg All Our Faves! - Imusa portable electric stove These coiled portable stoves are a staple for our Natural Hawaii Dye workshops. Check out our dye page to see some of the plants we use. Click below to purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/a46c36e2-de07-46c3-85e8-4994198fb61c/frog.jpg All Our Faves! - Handheld Press I neither have the room nor the desire to purchase a full printing press so this is my work around And I LOVE it! They have a ton of gorgeous, handmade presses on their Etsy site. Click below to purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/d9a49021-0e5d-40b9-b333-44b82e000e85/phone+gear+stand.jpg All Our Faves! - cell phone video rig To create the video or image content you need with just a phone it can be difficult without the proper gear. This is our go to set up that we have used from the start! Click below to purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/6ddf195d-3090-4282-bb59-c302363a90c6/watercolor+board.jpg All Our Faves! - arches watercolour paper Our go to watercolor paper/board to use for capturing designs for our print on demand store. Click below to purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/a843025d-326b-416a-99da-01f3127a243c/sunscreen.jpg All Our Faves! - reef save sunscreen. Personal favorite! Reef safe sunscreen is a must in Hawaii but especially on the islands where it is a law. Each employee that goes on any foraging, harvesting, or outdoor work activity is required to use sunscreen for safety. Click below to purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bef9f5c5cfd7956a1a63bb3/0eec14ab-27c7-45a0-859d-64c0b2e195d3/hoops.jpg All Our Faves! - Workshop & product hoops Little hoops that work wonderful in our workshops and when we feel like making small pieces of art. 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