Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Aug. 6—Patterns of culture: Lehuauakea continues the tradition of Hawaiian kapa making The techniques in making kapa a traditional ...

This decorated Hawaiian kapa (barkcloth) skirt is part of a new exhibit at Honolulu's Bishop Museum, "Hulia ‘Ano: Inspired Patterns." Photo Credit: Courtesy of Bishop Museum A new exhibit at the ...

Participating in events like the Living Traditions Festival, this week in Salt Lake City, is an opportunity for Roen Hufford to honor her commitment to preserving a once at-risk art form. Christina ...

Friday, July 7: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. early bird $92; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. general admission $27 Saturday, July 8: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. general admission $22; 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday night market featuring ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The history of traditional Hawaiian quilting and fabric making will be on full display at Hawaiian Mission Houses. The nonprofit is hosting a Kapa Kuiki Applique Workshop ...

CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM Dalani Tanahy created two pieces for a celebration of kapa making at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center that begins Saturday. COURTESY NEIDA BANGERTER Hawaii ...

Wendeanne Ke'aka Stitt discovered slack-key guitarist Gabby Pahinui in the 1970s, when Hawaiian music, language and arts were undergoing a renaissance. A visual display artist with her own business in ...

The techniques in making kapa a traditional fiber art of Hawaii result in bold and colorful linear and geometric patterns. Made from the fibers of native plants, kapa (or bark cloth) was used ...