Very large variety of fabrics with Hawaiian flare and great customer service. The elderly lady…read morethere is very knowledgeable and helpful.

I made a special trip during my vacation to Big Island because of all the positive reviews and…read morehistoric nature of the shop. I feel bad saying anything negative about JA businesses because I am JA myself but the joint was not great at all. It was dingy and felt dirty and in disarray. The place needs an update and the vibe, which was like my grandmas closet (if my grandma actually had a closet), did not encourage me to browse and buy. If you're coming from Oahu, better to just wait to buy fabric back home. If you're coming from a place that has no aloha fabric, I would recommend going to Hilo to Discount Fabrics instead.

Fantastic and authentic! Renee Kimura was awesome! I got measured for a papale lauhala which I will…read morepick up my next time on the Big Island.

My parents used to come here back in the day…read more Limited street parking and limited days/hours. Only one Aunty working so maybe make an appointment. They make custom papale. You're paying for quality so be prepared to $$$$. Sadly did not feel any Aloha here so I moved on.

Setup an amazing and very elaborate wedding activities. Everyone had a truly special moment.read more

I've been here for multiple craft workshops and this place is so special! The beautiful craft…read moretable facilitates collaboration and I've made great friends at that table. I just saw the new ceramics studio and I'm really excited for what's to come. Prices are reasonable and it's more than a class, it's a community.

Stumbled upon this store after visiting Kona brewery. The sign out front says " we have everything…read moreyou need in life inside chocolate coffee and cocktails "and they are not kidding! We had two wonderful cocktails and a chocolate bar to go with it and it was excellent. The staff was very friendly and explained our questions about the menu. They have great seating in the back at the bar and a couple of booths as well as a really nice upstairs lounge with plenty of seating. I'm coming back here on my next visit for sure!

Puna Chocolate Company is a 3.5 star review for me. The space is small but adorable with a sitdown…read morebar area in the back and a merchandise store in the front, as well as a to-go coffee and bakery counter. The food and drinks are incredibly intense! If you are looking for really strong flavors, this is a great place to go. It is difficult to modify them to less. The menu is interesting and varied, and you can buy items to take with you of the food, drink, and kitschy type. This was the most hipster place I have found outside of Williamsburg, Brooklyn or Los Feliz, Los Angeles! I was honestly a bit surprised. Attitudes reflect that vibe in which servers have their very own personal pace, which is even different than island pace, a certain amount of judgment in how they approach customers, and some quirky demeanors. Overall, I got an espresso style drink that volcanoed my energy straight through the roof and I can't say I was upset about it. It is also down a flight of stairs from the Kona Brewing Company, which means if you need a pick me up before or after your food and drinks there, you now have a spot to go. I would probably return here on a future trip, but it wouldn't be a go to destination spot for me.

*Such a cool store, bought a really cool Koa cribbage board here and a nice quality tee shirt…read more*Friendly lady working there, they try hard to stock all super local goods *These types of places make road trips on the BI fun and local

Sadly, they appear to be closed permanently? We loved this shop and come every year. This year we…read morecame all the way out to find its gone.

Wonderful, fun, whimsical bookstore with cool gifts and roaming cats, as a bonus! Beautiful cards…read moreand journals, too.

Lovely little bookstore with a good assortment of books. I was stocked up on beach reads for this…read moretrip but still wanted to support the business, so I purchased a shirt. Love the sleepy kitty chilling in the chair outside the shop.

Pulled into Volcano to help out in the community and ended up finding a spot that caught me off…read moreguard in the best way. We were next door and wandered into Kīlauea Kreations and right away you feel that aloha spirit. Not forced, not for show... just real people being good people. What stood out the most was the hospitality. They actually took a moment to thank us for being there and helping out, and that meant something. You don't expect that walking into a shop, but it stuck with me. Of course we didn't leave empty handed. Our team grabbed a few things and I picked up two hats myself. If you're anywhere near Volcano, stop in and support this place. Good people, good energy, simple as that.

This is a great gift shop full of beautiful treasures, books for kids and adults , mementoes and…read moreastonishing Hawaiian Quilts in a variety of patterns a colors. There are two stores (the other has quilt classes)

This place is incredible. Their have just about every art supply I can imagine, and their prices…read moreare very reasonable. They staff are friendly, helpful and do a great job keeping adequate inventory in stock. I used to have many of things I buy for my business shipped in, but I have found the total cost and hassle much less when I buy from Akamai. I am very happy we have such a resource in our community.

This was a really great art store on the big Island that I was surprised to find. The selection was…read morereally great and they had great prices. I would have bought more to support the business and because the prices were so good but I didn't have room in my suitcase.

I can't say enough nice things about this business! We are regular visitors to Maui and stop in…read moreevery single time we are here. If you are lucky, you will get to meet the artist and she will explain exactly what she does. It's phenomenal. Her work is unbelievable. She is lovely! Today I was helped by Aaron--just as kind and helpful. If you want a truly unique souvenir or piece of art for your home, this is THE place. Highest recommendation.

Whether you're local or visiting Kona, Nana's Clay Flowers is a must, especially if you're looking…read morefor a unique, handmade gift for yourself or someone else. The artistry of these clay flowers is like nothing we've ever seen anywhere else. They look so real! From orchids to plumeria, hibiscus to bird of paradise (and more), you'll do a double take when you realize these flowers are in fact sculpted from clay! My husband and I walked in last Nov and met Tara who was in the process of preparing the clay to sculpt a new flower. We paused to watch and she kindly told us about her process and even gave me a small hibiscus she literally made in under 5 minutes! Mahalo again, Tara! I keep that perfect little mini flower on display at home along with a couple of other flowers we bought that day, and they always makes me smile :) Friends & fam who we gifted flowers to also loved theirs! Think about it, you'll never have to water the flowers, they'll stay vibrant and perfect forever, and you'll have a beautiful memento of Kona/Hawaii that's 100% better than anything you'd find in an ABC Store or other generic souvenir shop (and those items are usually not even made in Hawaii).

Great collection of artwork, jewelry, clothes, pottery , paintings, wall hangings, ornaments,…read moreglassware and more done by local artists. Many unique finds. So much better than going home with a t-shirt! I found a piece of pottery with Hawaiian flowers painted and textured on it by a local potter on the island. I am going to add to my collection. The painted silks were absolutely stunning. The woman working packed my price in a bubble envelope (yes recycling!) and was very kind. I'd recommend stopping--it's like an art museum and gift shop combined!

Cute little store with trinkets and cards. It seems to be more of an local art, clothing and crafts…read morestore. I purchased a few cards here with lovely paintings on them to give as gifts, and some locally made soap. The saleswoman was kind and friendly. It's definitely a great place for locally made gifts.