'Ohi'a Quilt by Na Mea Hali'i
Item Number: 183
Time Left: CLOSED
Description
Enjoy this breathtakingly beautiful red 'ohi'a quilt, created by Waialoha of Na Mea Hali'i. One-of-a-kind, this is a Queen/Full size cotton quilt with a yellow back.
It was lovingly designed and machine quilted by Waialoha, a Kona native who sees fabric combinations in the Old Hawaiian style.
The Hawaiian word hali’i (blanket, covering) will forever gives Waialoha comfort as it takes her back to the days of her Tutu Maleka's home, whereby she would sound the call for keiki bedtime by saying, "Make hali'i," (meaning prepare your bedding).They would gather their blankets, lay them on the floor, and proceed to giggle and talk story until they fell asleep.
As Waialoha advanced through the years, she would hear the endearing term of hali'i used to represent the act of loving preparation of a bedroom as family members would come to visit: "Make Hali'i."
As Waialoha swaddled and caressed her babies wrapped in a handmade quilt or blanket during the quiet moments of the night, she could hear her Tutu sweetly whisper, "Make Hali'i," meaning give comfort and love.
As a Tutu today, Waialoha has lovingly and thoughtfully created many simple unique quilts, blankets, pillowcases and Tifeafea’s for my children, grandchildren, parents, sisters, cousins, aunties, uncles and friends. She now creates them for you, with the hope that you enjoy the colors of the past and feel the warmth and comfort woven in each of her quilts.
Mahalo nui loa Waialoha and Na Mea Hali'i for your support!
Special Instructions
Please note: PICK UP OR SHIP. The winning bidder will be responsible for additional shipping and handling fees and Hawaii State tax (4.166%). We try our best to ship items as economically as possible. Most are shipped flat rate but larger or unusually shaped items may need to be shipped priority. Winning bidder is also responsible for postal insurance if the item's value is over $500.
As with all auctions, item is sold "as is" with no refunds available.
The winning bidder will be notified via email Monday (Dec. 14) and asked for his or her preference of receiving the awarded item (pickup or ship).
Items won during Kona Historical Society's 2020 Online Auction are available for pickup from the Society's Kalukalu Headquarters in Kealakekua for 90 days from close of auction. If items are not picked up by close of business on the 90th day (March 13, 2021), items are forfeit! No refunds will be granted for forfeit items.
Due to the pandemic, all arrangements to pick up items must be made in advance with Kona Historical Society and the winning bidder must follow all safety precautions, including wearing a face mask and maintaining a distance of 6 feet or more away from Society staff.