Aloha Kākou,

KĪPAIPAI ALOHA invites you to join us for a kamaʻilio [talkstory] and hands-on experience on traditional Hawaiian KAULA [rope, string, cordage] and the plants that have provided their invaluable fibers for our KUPUNA [ancestors] for centuries and for nimble-fingered artisans of modern times

Do you know of any of the plants used traditionally for KAULA in Hawaiʻi?

Have you tried to process and braid with natural fibers?

“Cordage and ropes of all sorts (na kaula), were articles of great value, serviceable in all sorts of work. Of kaula there were many kinds.”  
Hawaiian Antiquities, David Malo, 1951: 78

Together, we will learn about cordage plants ~ how to identify, process, and create KAULA with them

KAULA MAI NĀ KŪPUNA MAI
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
2:00pm ~ 3:30pm
Meet @ Manono 101B
* Limited to 25 participants

Registration is required, register for this event by submitting this registration form

WHAT TO BRING AND EXPECT:
* All materials will be provided ~ please bring your water bottle, mask, and a smile 🙂

* We will be following CDC safety protocols, working at least 3 feet apart from each other, wearing masks, and checking LumiSightUH check-in/clearances

Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.ʻLooking forward to seeing you there…  K ī p a i p a i   A l o h a [Inspire Aloha] !
Mahalo,
Mahi
808-282-4611 cell

L.G. Mahi La Pierre, MA
Hawaiian Culture Education Specialist
Kukalahale Title III Grant

*Reposted from email sent via CAC email listserv*