Beautiful and well done furniture, it is really a gallery where you can see Boxes, Urns, chairs,…read moretables, decoration pieces. They use local wood, locally made. I ordered a custom door , they do custom orders in anything and engraved with a CNC machine your logo, or a specific design. Gloria worked with me through out the whole process by email. Very good prices for unique pieces. I do recommend this place is worth to take a look for sure.

I was looking all over the island for a good gift to send to relatives in the mainland, but had no…read moreluck. Wanted to get something made of koa wood but Martin and MacAurthur was out of the price range for something I wanted. I usually don't go out of my way to write reviews but this place is a local gem!! So much Aloha and great reasonably priced gifts. Mahalo nui loa

Fabulous collection from local artisans; great variety! Friendly personnel. Love it. This clever…read moreshop is nestled in the stately, majestic banyan trees. If you're looking for an unusual gift that represents beautiful Hawai'i, look no further! There is bound to be something here that will catch your eye.

Right off of Banyan Drive near the entrance to Liliuokalani Gardens sits a little art shop. Being…read morenearby the hotels, there's always the concern you're about to enter a tourist trap but thankfully this place is far from it. Banyan Gallery offers art, jewelry, cards, and small handmade souvenirs from artists in and around Hilo. It's a great place to stop in and buy something meaningful either as a memento of a trip or gifts for people at home. It's a welcoming little building with colorful items in the windows and a table outside. Prices are consistent with unique handmade items - it's not cheap here. I bought a pack of printed cards on my last visit. I'd recommend stopping here on your next visit, you might find a treasure.

Massive selection of shade cloths and fine mesh, inhouse custom work and wiggle wire in stock.read more

The lady that owns the place is dismissive. Arrogant, off putting, rude …read more The gentleman is nice and helpful. I will never go back to have to be treated so poorly on the phone every time.

Great stop for souvenirs. I come to Hilo all the time to visit relatives and I usually struggle to…read morenot bring the same omiyage back for friends, but I stumbled upon this gem! You'll know that the stuff is handmade when you get something from here. The owner Sharon is really sweet and will help you find something unique. She helped my brother put together some custom necklaces for gifts for his friends and they're definitely cooler and more affordable than the stuff in the tourist shops. I picked up some adorable sushi and nigiri beads for gifts as well. Seems sustainable as many beads are polished sea glass, clay, wood, and any ivory is cow bone. Didn't see any coral or dried sea critters! Yay! Don't get your friend another Hawaii keychain... Please. Just come here for something completely one-of-a-kind and support one of the few remaining independent craft stores around the town that hasn't been swallowed up by Walmart.

I wanted to bring home a unique gift from Hawaii for my kids and glad I found this place…read more You can select all types of beads and jewels to make your own necklaces and bracelets to give to loved ones! Soooo much better than a shirt or hat they would never wear! If you're looking for a unique gift in Hawaii... stop by and get creative!

Mahalo...mahalo...mahalo Darlene! I received both of my custom outfits and they fit perfectly! I…read morelove them! Darlene was very helpful with our granddaughter's pink dress (which she loves) and my two outfits! She measured me so the outfits fit perfectly and I was able to choose the fabric color/design/style! That's what I call awesome customer service! I'll definitely stop by again when I'm in Hilo town! If you're looking for local Hawaiian attire, made well, and great value, check out Darlene and she'll be more than happy to assist you in finding a beautiful outfit!

I've had several bespoke shirts for my husband and dresses for me made. All have fitted us…read moreperfectly and the fabrics and designs are amazing. I'm looking forward to my next order

I absolutely love this place. The owner and main person that works in the shop is absolutely kind…read moreand wonderful. Amazing variety of items.

Sign to this unique clothing store. If you looking for glam or just a cool breeze type outfit than…read morethis is your place. Family owned and operated by Lilly. Even got to meet the mother who came into help today. If you have little ones (girls) they will feel right at home here too. Even possibly a princess with all the cute little purses and stuffed animal. If you in Hilo you should give this place a shot like we did 10 years ago. They even have a couch for those husband, boyfriend or friends that don't like to shop

This was my first time ever finding this quaint little fabric shop and I'm so thrilled that I did!!…read moreShe has a number of different Japanese and Asian printed fabrics that were from Japan as well as some beautiful handmade garments within a futon shop! The lady was very cute and Personable as I bought the fabric from her, I saw all her sewing equipment towards the back. It turns out she had actually been to San Jose's Japantown before the Japanese store, Nichi Bei Bussan! I was very surprised at her wide selection of Japanese and Asian fabrics and they weren't too expensive either. They were anywhere from $14 a yard to $18 a yard! She did get them directly from Japan and I'm pretty sure she had a similar vendor as Nichi Bei Bussan, quite literally quadrupled in sections!! I also liked how everything was organized. She had a section for fabrics with dragons, children's prints, flowers/floral prints, traditional Japanese dots, and then another section with different thicker fabrics. I was in a bit of a rush so I didn't get to check out everything, as my teenage son was waiting out in the air condition. Lol. Nevertheless, I was able to get some very authentic Japanese fabrics and I can't wait to make something with them! She also told me that she's starting a new website besides her futon store she's going to have another website coming up and I took a picture of her page in my pictures Below. I'm really happy. I found a fabric shop in downtown Hilo just on the outskirts of the farmers market but completely walking distance!!

Everytime I'm in Hilo, I stop at Dragon Mama. When I'm in Hilo it's usually for work, so the peace,…read morecalm, and nice scent in the shop is a welcome break from running around. The last time I was there, just before the first COVID-19 shutdown, I sat down on a bench with a futon mattress. The bench was beautiful and the mattress was so comfortable. I really wanted to lie down but knew if I did I'd miss my flight. It's a great place for larger or smaller gifts for others - or for yourself. But the big test came recently. I really, really need to get rid of my 18 year old innerspring mattress. It was now too hard for me and worn out and I'd wake up with terrible shoulder, back, and hip pain. My knees are already trashed and the old mattress made things worse. I called and ordered a 4" New Zealand wool futon mattress. (Three inches of filling is standard, but you can add more.) Including shipping to Honolulu, the price was certainly in line with what a standard mattress would have cost. There was a bit of a backlog because demand was high. The mattress was really well-protected and arrived without a blemish. I'd kept my old box spring and put the futon mattress on it. I put on a mattress protector before putting on the sheets. It's really difficult to find sheets that are small enough for a 4" mattress, but I made it work. The first night I didn't sleep well only because I was so freaked out that after buying the new mattress I wouldn't sleep any better. Fortunately I was wrong. By the second night my sleep was much better. I woke with almost no pain in my shoulders or back. Less pain in my knees and right hip. (My knees hurt because of severe arthritis and my right hip hurts indirectly because of the arthritis.) I'm so glad I was able to get this futon mattress from Dragon Mama.

My new favorite store in Hilo. Tastefully setup with beautiful local art, hand made furniture, and…read moreartisanal goodies. I found them online and obsessed over a handmade cookbook holder made from local Ulu wood. I am now the proud owner of said cookbook holder that is a beautiful and purposeful piece of art in my kitchen. The owner Kevin hand makes the furniture and his wife runs the store. They provide a very friendly and welcoming vibe. We plan to commission a handmade piece from them soon!