Articles mentioning Nohea Gallery

"Subtle scarves that say Hawaii:  A family shop in Hilo turns silk into wearable artworks"

by Paula Rath, Honolulu Advertiser

Kumu Hula extraordinare Sonny Ching presents his new line of Hawaiian tatoo inspired jewelry "Jewelry Jibes with Culture", Nadine Kam, Honolulu Star Bulletin

"Good gifts come in small stores"
Cynthia Oi, Honolulu Star Bulletin


SHOPPING for Christmas gifts doesn't have to be an unpleasant experience. And if you want to give something different instead of the same old logo-festooned polo shirts and designer accessories, go beyond the crowded, service-starved department stores and factory outlets.

Many small shops and stores on Oahu offer unique products in atmospheres that are inviting and alluring, even comforting. Our staff of shoppers surveyed the field and selected the following places - some old, some new - based on the quality of goods and service, ambience and ties to Hawaii and the Pacific region.

Many of these stores' proprietors say that while they are up against big-time retailers, they believe they have more of what people want and in a setting that allows buyers to put more thought into gift-giving. They all emphasize service, service, service.

Gail Baron and her daughter Laurie have collected the works of Hawaii's master crafts people and fine artists to sell at their Ward Warehouse location. Their philosophy, says the elder Baron, is to emphasize quality and service to their customers.

The airy, warmly lighted shop is packed with goods: original paintings by the increasingly popular Brenda Cablayan, hand-crafted jewelry, glass ware, sculptures, stationery, vases, pottery, sculpture, ceramics, prints, baskets and hundreds of other distinctive products.

Nohea Gallery offers an extensive inventory of wood pieces, from pens, card cases and chess sets to milo and koa bowls, from jewelry boxes and chests to a silky-to-the-touch koa rocking chair. Lamps with shades painted with vines, cherries and peaches charm the shopper.

The store represents more than 450 artists, many of them from Hawaii. Unlike other art galleries, the Barons do not pressure customers. People wander freely through the store and the Barons can answer any questions one may have about a piece.

"An Insiders Guide to Waikiki"

New York Times
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Nohea Gallery on Wcities

"A fine showcase for contemporary Hawaiian art, Nohea celebrates the islands with thoughtful, attractive selections in all media, from pit-fired raku and finely turned wood vessels to jewelry, hand-blown glass, paintings, prints, fabrics (including Hawaiian quilt cushions), and furniture. Nohea's selection is always evolving and growing, with 90% of the works by Hawaiian artists and a thoughtful selection of works representing Hawaii's best in all media. This is a terrific source of art and unique gift items from Hawaii." (Mahalo Frommers.)

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Maui artist offers octopus in glass: Star Bulletin

"Sea shells and glass floats evoke an ocean-inspired feeling. So does an octopus, but who'd think of bringing one home for a display shelf?

Maui glass artist Jennifer Umphress makes you think otherwise with her latest offerings at Nohea Gallery. Each piece has its own shape of twists and turns, therefore its own "personality."

Umphress, who started working with glass in 2000, says she enjoys recreating the beauty of nature, especially the ocean, as her husband fishes and dives. Her work has been featured at Nohea Gallery at Ward Centre and Ward Warehouse since 2004."

 

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