From his hands to mine.
Papa Abbey Pāpale honors the weaving traditions rooted in ʻike kūpuna, passed down through my grandfather, who learned from the Waikīkī Beach Boys. What I create today is not a recreation but a continuation of that knowledge. Each piece begins with hand-harvested materials from Oʻahu and is woven with intention in Kāneʻohe-Kahaluʻu.
Handwoven Pieces:
Coconut frond hat
Pāpale Lau Niu
Handwoven from freshly harvested lau niu, each pāpale is available in both open and closed crown styles with a variety of brim sizes. Woven green and shaped entirely by hand. Custom requests are accepted seasonally as time & harvests allows to have a an estimated ship date.
Join the ‘Ohana to be first to know about small batch releases or when custom orders are open.
Coconut frond basket
Lau Niu Basket
Handwoven coconut frond baskets in a variety of sizes and two styles. Designed for both function and display.
Seasonal/ceremonial
Lau Niu Wreath
Handwoven from fresh lau niu, each wreath is customized in size & crafted as a foundational base so you can personalize through the seasons or for meaningful gatherings.
Coco Minis
Small in size, forever woven.
Island-inspired forms handcrafted from coconut fronds. Made-to-order or will post when dried stock is ready.
Signature Minis:
- Pua (Flower)
- Manu (Bird)
- Iʻa (Fish)
Services:
Weave with me
Workshops
Hands-on weaving workshops have previously been offered in private settings, community spaces, Native Hawaiian student programs across University of Hawaiʻi campuses, and resort partnerships. Participants learn to weave a pāpale niu or lau niu basket while building foundational skills to continue the practice on their own.
Future workshop dates will be announced as they become available. Join our ʻohana to stay in the loop.
Kanaka-Owned & ʻIke Kupuna
Founded by a Native Hawaiian woman, born and raised in Kāneʻohe-Kahaluʻu. Rooted in preserving a craft within an ‘ohana.
Hand Harvested & Woven in Oʻahu
Responsibly gathered, prepped, and woven by hand.
Small Batch Releases
Woven intentionally in limited quantities. Variations in each harvest make every piece unique & one-of-a-kind.
Preservation Through Practice
Continuing the craft by helping to keep traditional weaving active, visible and practiced for the next generations.
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