When I walked in it was a breath of fresh air... greeted with a smile and an offer of some candy! I…read morecould've stayed all day, but would've missed cruise departure lol. I purchased Hawaiian themed fabric and kit amongst others. If I ever get back It will be on my list . Very attentive and helpful staff!

Wonderful quilt shop with a unique variety of fabrics, some of which are exclusive only to this…read morestore. Everything you would want in the way of notions, patterns and Hawaiian fabrics. Very friendly staff and lots of packaged kits to easily grab if you're in a hurry.

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.

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.

Excellent collection of items. The wire wrapped gem stones are breathtaking. Definitely worth a…read moreshop if you want to see creative, unusual and professional art work.

This is a super little gallery in beautiful Holualoa. Elizabeth has everything from paintings,…read morebaskets to photography at every price point. The owner was very personable and helpful. Worth the visit.

We stopped by here as Alex was working on a new painting right out front - several of his pieces…read moreare on display here. After chatting for a bit discovered he'd spent some time in our home town of Astoria, OR. What a delight! Many of his paintings are island inspired - lava, wild chickens, etc. He has quite the story about his rooster paintings. I thought the prices for his exceptional original artwork were reasonable, and he explained how they can ship using high-quality packaging. We're still toying with the idea of purchasing even though we're stateside now. What a delightful fascinating time we had here, hopefully you'll get a chance to talk with him if you visit.

My girlfriend and I were so happy to get an original painting named "The King's Journey". We…read morecouldn't be happier with out purchase! I would recommend Alexander Rokoff or Rokoff studios to anyone!

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.

Kekumuʻaoa Designs has some of the most beautiful Native Hawaiian jewelry I've ever seen. I have…read moremultiple of his pieces for myself, and I've bought pieces as gifts for others too. The artist, Isaiah, is inspired by the ʻāina and kai (land and sea), as well as his Native Hawaiian and Japanese heritage. He really honors the raw materials he uses (wood, shells, bones) in his designs. He does lots of earrings, but also does hair sticks, hook necklaces, and more. He does craft fairs where he sells his jewelry, but he also posts his current items on his Instagram (@kekumuaoadesigns). Isaiah does commissions too for jewelry, but his Insta has pics of commissions for combs, mirrors, lei, and urns. He is super knowledgeable about native plants (and plants in general) as he is an ethnobotany professor too. And he's just hilarious as a person!

Unique Handcrafted jewelry created from Hawaii's natural resources. Isaiah designs reflect the…read moreHawaiian culture and the heart of its people. I bought several items that have become heirlooms and will be passed down to our ohana. He fashioned a custom-made handheld mirror of Hawaiian Koa Wood and a hook of Koa and inlayed it with Noni wood. We decided to frame the hook in a shadow box. The Koa mirror became a loving gift to a family member. I recognize his earrings on friends and extended ohana. They are truly gifts of aloha!

A great find in Kailua-Kona. We found this shop while meandering the streets of Kailua. It's a…read moregreat shop with a lot of local jewelers and other artisans. We found some amazing photos of the volcanoes and streaming lava. Great selection of all types of Hawaiian jewelry and other unique items. We met two different very nice and knowledgeable sales people / owners that were very nice and helpful. It's definitely worth a visit!

What a great place right in the heart of Kailua-Kona and close to the beach. We stopped in and…read morechatted with the very nice woman who works there. Some of the pictures and other artwork were simply amazing. Of course I saw some beautiful jewelryYikes!!! I fell in love with some earrings and a necklace but we had to leave so I didn't get them. So of course I thought about them all day. I phoned them the next day to see if the set was still there. The owner took a picture of the ones I described and emailed it to me. But it is hard to convey something like this over the phone. Driving back to our rental house we " just happened " to make it back to the shop before they closed, lol The owner was so much fun to talk to. Needless to say I found what I was looking for and I wore them to a wedding the next day. They have a lot of beautiful things, definitely worth stopping by.