Inspired by his cultural upbringing as a native Hawaiian hula practitioner, self-taught designer Manaola Yap translates Hawaiian spirituality and Hawaii's natural beauty into prints that embody repetitious patterns found in nature. Yap hand carves his designs onto bamboo laths, a traditional Hawaiian stamping technique known as 'ohe kāpala. In Hawaiian thought, these repetitious patterns in nature create symmetry, which Manaola refers to as sacred geometry. Through the creation of his unique Hawaiian prints, Yap strives to honor the wearers inherent spiritual essence, or mana. Yap thoughtfully transfers his own mana into designs intended to cultivate, sustain and protect positive spiritual energy. In doing so, he honors his traditions through cultural innovation and contemporary Hawaiian fashion.
Website: manaolahawaii.com
Phone: (808) 943-6262
Cross Streets: Between Kapiolani Blvd/Keeaumoku St and Keeaumoku St/Kona St
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- Sat 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
1450 Ala Moana Blvd Honolulu, HI 96814 ·4851.86 mi
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yelpI love to see all the pretty outfits in this Manaola, ala moana the clothing made solid creations of vibrant hues make a great wear fir and Wahine look and feel gorgeous and to thine self...
MoreThe service is hit or miss at this location, but I think that when they are not busy, it is a better time to go so that you can get some help finding your sizes. I really appreciated all of the...
MoreThe best local Aloha attire. Manaola pushes the boundaries of Hawaiian fashion while keeping a leg in the traditional designs. I love the clothes here. The fit is perfect. The material is...
MoreNo greeting, kind of an awkward feeling like oh no, a customer. Beautiful store, and clothing, but their website offers a wider selection of clothing. I approached the cashier, mentioned the...
MoreWhile visiting Oʻahu, I had to stop by Manaola Hawaiʻi--one of my all-time favorite local designers! His pieces are a perfect blend of authentic Hawaiian artistry, luxe materials, and effortlessly...
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