Havaiki

(3.5) ~ Good global inventory of Warrior type weaponry…

I was drawn to this store on my last trip to Kauai… how can you not stop in here? It’s just a short cab ride from Princeville to Hanalei, across from the Ching Young shopping plaza.
Many items in here are expensive but amazing to look at. It’s like getting a history lesson when you walk in here, no tour bus needed. The details and selection of unique goods are very well presented. The owners are helpful and explain what each item represents.
I would like to own something from here one day but all I bought was this conversation-​starter tote bag (in my price range). It ended up being a nice souvenir because it will remind me to visit this store again soon.

Quality stuff!
Looks a little schlocky from the outside… I thought it might be filled with reproductions and silliness. Much to my delight it has an amazing selection of beautiful Pacific Island art, artifacts, jewelry, and more. Prices are a little high, but it didn’t deter me from purchasing a great piece from a local artist.
Go in, take your time, and enjoy!

I enjoy visiting this store on every trip because its like visiting a museum of sorts! The shop is filled with all sorts of one-​of-​a-​kind, Polynesian artifacts and crafts from the South Pacific.

I have been coming to see Dylan for years. This place is the real deal, nothing «touristy» just some really cool stuff. Dylan has gone out of his way to put some real quality pieces of art out there.
If you have any interest in Polynesian art then this a must stop!

I’m a collector of primitive PNG artifacts so this place is always on my mind & usually visit several times each week when we stay here. Helps when we are staying within walking distance.
A lot of their stock is overpriced so I really hunt the store inventory. I usually can find something to add to my collection.
My only complaint is the addition of African artifacts– I noticed several there yesterday that to me detract from the South Seas Polynesian/​Hawaiian flavor of the store.
I love to watch people walk in for the 1^st time.
While my wife shops the other stores, I come here.

Amazing inventory of quality Polynesian and Hawaiian art, jewelry, and sculpture. Museum-​like presentation, most of the beautiful items were well out of my price range, but very interesting to browse and learn about the art and culture of the islands.

More than just another shop, it’s a museum filled with unique tribal art of Hawaii. Hand crafted items like beautiful Carvings, detailed Jewelry, awesome Weapons, and artifacts of treasure. Want to fill your cultural cup of knowledge? Makes sure you stop in.

Amongst other cool things, they sell «Penis Gourds»
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This place is amazing and you should make a point to visit whenever you find yourself on Kauai. You will feast your eyes on an array of beautiful island art and mind-​blowing hand-​crafted artifacts from the Pacific. The store is stacked with superb wares and also features an amazing private collection to view. Be warned, you will almost certainly buy something that you absolutely love before you leave (I know I did!). Add to that that the owners are knowledgable, friendly, welcoming and inspiring; wow, pretty awesome all around.

This store is lua ‘olé on Kaua’i, offering nothing but Hawai’ian, Polynesian, and Pacific Island art and artifacts. I love coming in here to ogle the exceptionally crafted and beautifully-​made items. Everything is spectacular and maika’i.
Most of the inventory is pretty pipi’i, but there are a few more affordable items if you really do your browsing. The last visit we bought a wonderful, hand-​strung lei with hand-​polished kukui painted with silver honu, Ni’ihau kahelelani, and fragrant maile which we framed and hung in our entryway to remind us of the spirit of the islands, even in the dead of a DC winter. It was relatively inexpensive, and a gorgeous souvenir — a lei that will last forever. This year we picked up a delicate woven honu ornament with a puka for its shell — a handmade, $ 8 purchase that will add Aloha to our tree every year. What I really wanted was a traditional hardwood eye-​gouger (what girl wouldn’t, really?), but it was prohibitively expensive (and for such a *small* eye-​gouger…) much like a lot of Havaiki’s products.
Everything in here is nani and covet-​worthy. I had my eye on a palm-​fiber kupe’e with a vanilla bean woven into it, the scent of which the shop owner swore would never fade. But you could literally turn around 1,000 times in Havaiki and see something you desired at every turn. An awesome stop on any Kaua’ian vacation.

Superb offering of Pacific culture art from ALL over. Inventory like you’ve likely never seen, including the most current crafts being made on places like the Marshall Islands and Niue. And if you like modern jewelry, check out their lava rock bracelets, and coral necklace pendants.

Havaiki is the most amazing store I have ever entered. Spending one hour admiring the pieces of artwork in this collection, was a divine gift, from the Gods of amazement. These Gods came in the form of three wonderful people named Jim, Vicki and Dylan, who spent the greater portion of six years traversing the Pacific on their 84′ sailing ketch «Firebird», while amassing an incredible collection of indigenous artwork and carvings. Vicki explained to me «that at some point the collection became too large» and they opened a retail shop, in the picturesque town of Hanalei.
As we approached the shop we heard rumbling drums and walked up on local percussionists holding life’s rhythm captive in an ensamble of native instruments. On lookers feasted on the large complimentary picnic offered by the hosts. Though enticing, I walked past the food, having eaten lunch 5 minutes earlier. Inside I was instantly mesmerized, by the different spears, daggers, swords and war clubs handcrafted by local hawaiians and greeted instantly by Vicki, who was very kind and welcoming, unlike any salesperson I have ever encountered. I felt relaxed, unpressured and curious.
Vicki began showing me around a little and explained to me the origin, use and backstory of everything I was interested in. My three favourite things were the Samoan war clubs, a handcarved blow gun– with detachable dart quiver and a handcarved walking stick. This walking stick was the single most amazing carving I have ever seen. It had an octopus handle, which curved perfectly into a sea of life motif. Dylan explained to me how «the wood is worked using all native tools such as chisels and mallets and other old-​school carving utensils». They also have a large selection of handmade Jewelry, masks, clothing, tools, ornamental carvings, benches, bowls and much more. To truly appreciate a place like this you must witness it first hand. If ever in Hanalei make sure and stop here, you will not be disappointed. For more information regarding their incredible story or for more about the collection, places and artists go to the web site listed above or check out their personal web site
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