Hawaiian Jewelry Journal
Abalone vs Pāua Shell: What's the Difference?
Pāua is the New Zealand name for abalone species, but the terms are not interchangeable in every context. This guide explains the difference and the safest way to write about...
Abalone vs Pāua Shell: What's the Difference?
Pāua is the New Zealand name for abalone species, but the terms are not interchangeable in every context. This guide explains the difference and the safest way to write about...
What Is Koa Wood? A Careful Guide to Hawaiʻi's ...
Koa is Acacia koa, a tree endemic to Hawaiʻi. This guide explains the sourced botanical context, historical uses, and what evidence buyers should ask for before accepting origin or harvesting...
What Is Koa Wood? A Careful Guide to Hawaiʻi's ...
Koa is Acacia koa, a tree endemic to Hawaiʻi. This guide explains the sourced botanical context, historical uses, and what evidence buyers should ask for before accepting origin or harvesting...
What Does Honu Mean? A Careful Guide to Hawaiʻi...
Honu is a Hawaiian term for the green sea turtle. This guide explains the word, its wildlife context, and why cultural meaning should be handled with care.
What Does Honu Mean? A Careful Guide to Hawaiʻi...
Honu is a Hawaiian term for the green sea turtle. This guide explains the word, its wildlife context, and why cultural meaning should be handled with care.