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Honua - Mother Earth
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Pele The Fire Goddess
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Similar to other Native traditions the Hawaiians also believed that their islands was the center of mother earth and all life came from these islands. This quilt captures that tradition by its very unique design. This quilt shows the earth divided into four sections. Each section of the earth is held up by the hands of God. Coming forth from the earth is the floral of the world. Designed by John Serrao. Quilted by Doris Shibuya
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No Hawaiian legend is complete without a story of the Fire Goddess Pele. Many people believed that she created the Hawaiian Islands and still lives today on the Big Island of Hawaii. This quilt made with a dark blue and red and done in a reverse applique shows the Fire Goddess in its most awesome glory. Look carefully in the corner for Pele's profile. Designed by John Serrao and Quilted by Gillian
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Kamehameha The Great
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Queen Kaahumanu
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The first king to unify all the islands of Hawaii. His feather cape, Hawaiian helmet, and paddle is seen throughout this quilt. This quilt honors his life. Designed by John Serrao. Quilted by Doris Shibuya.
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The wife of Kamehameha The Great Queen Kaahumanu reigned along side her husband. She abolished the Hawaiian religion and welcomed christianity into the islands. This quilt made in honor of her shows the Tabu sticks quilted with the christian cross. Her feather standards and Lei Niho Paloa is also incorporated into the quilt. Designed by John Serrao . Quilted by Phyllis Hirata
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Kamehameha II
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Kamehameha III
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The son of Kamehameha I he ruled when whaling became a major industry in the islands. This quilt incorporates the whales and several of his own Hawaiian symbols. Designed by John Serrao. Quilted by Joomi Shiroma
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He ruled after his brother and became known for changing the course of history for the Hawaiian people. He initiated what is called the Mahele; the division of the land. There was no form of land ownership in old Hawaii. The people shared the land, kept it clean and resourceful. A barter system was used for the people who lived in the mountains and those near the ocean. Kamehamea III decided to allow land ownership in Hawaii so he divided up the land for goverment, chiefs and private owership. He also allowed foreign ownership. Eventually most of the lands would be owned by foreigners. This quilt depicts the division of the land. Look carefully and you will see eight volcanos erupting symbolizing the division of Hawaii. Designed by John Serrao. Quilted by Tamako Ho.
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Flag Quilt
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Kahili & Crown
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They overthrew the monarchy but they could not stop the pride of the Hawaiian people. The quilters made Hawaiian Flag quilts to place on their beds for a country that no longer existed but in their hearts. Designed by John Serrao
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The symbols of the chiefs and kings of old Hawaii are no longer used in todays modern world but they are saved on many Hawaiian quilts. The Kahili, the chiefs royal standards. The Lei Niho Paloa the royal necklace made of whale and human hair said to ward off evil intentions and their new crowns of a modern day world. Designed by John Serrao. Quilted by Susie Sugie
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