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Kimura Store
Kainaliu
This old-fashioned general store is one of those places you'll be glad you found -- a store with spirit and character, plus everything you need and don't need. You'll see Hawaii's finest selection of yardage, enough cookware for a multicourse dinner, aspirin, Shiseido cosmetics, and an eye-popping assortment of buttons, zippers, and quilting materials. Irene Kimura, the family matriarch, who presided over the store for more than 60 years until she passed away recently, said she quit counting the fabric bolts at 8,000 but estimated there were more than 10,000. Kimura's is the spot for pareu and Hawaiian fabrics, brocades, silks, and offbeat gift items, such as Japanese china and tabi, the comfortable cloth footwear.This old-fashioned general store is one of those places you'll

Bentley's Home & Garden Collection
Kamuela
To its lavish list of glassware, linens, chenille throws, home fragrances, stuffed animals, and Wild West gift wraps, Bentley's has added casual country clothing in linens and cottons. Dresses, sweaters, raffia hats, top-drawer Western shirts, handbags, and woven shoes adorn this fragrant, gardenlike shop.To its lavish list of glassware, linens, chenille throws, home

Waimea General Store
Kamuela
This charming, unpretentious country store offers a superb assortment of Hawaii-themed books, soaps and toiletries, cookbooks and kitchen accessories, candles, linens, greeting cards, dolls, Japanese hapi coats, Island teas, rare kiawe honey, preserves, cookies, and countless gift items, from the practical to the whimsical.This charming, unpretentious country store offers a superb assortment of

Ackerman Gallery
Kapaau
Crafts and fine arts are housed in two separate galleries a few blocks apart. Artist Gary Ackerman and his wife, Yesan, display gifts, crafts, and the works of award-winning Big Island artists, including Ackerman's own Impressionistic paintings. There are Kelly Dunn's hand-turned Norfolk pine bowls, Jer Houston's heirloom-quality koa-and-ebony desks, and Wilfred Yamazawa's hand-blown-glass perfume bottles and sculptures. Primitive artifacts, Asian antiques, jewelry, and Cal Hashimoto's bamboo sculptures are also among the discoveries here. The crafts-and-gifts gallery, across from the King Kamehameha Statue, has recently doubled in size; it features gift ideas in all media and price ranges.Crafts and fine arts are housed in two separate galleries

Elements
Kapaau
John Flynn designs jewelry, and his wife, Prakash, assembles fountains and other treasures, and together they've filled their quiet gallery with an assortment of arts and crafts from the Big Island, including local artist Margaret Ann Hoy's wonderful watercolors of Island scenes. The lauhala accessories, jewelry, and fountains -- simple bowls filled with smooth gemstones such as amethyst and rose quartz -- make great gifts and accessories.John Flynn designs jewelry, and his wife, Prakash, assembles fountains

Kohala Book Shop
Kapaau
Jan and Frank Morgan's new and used bookstore -- the largest such store in Hawaii -- is a huge success and a major attraction in the town's historic Hotel Nanbu building. The yellow building with red-and-green trim is beautifully and faithfully restored, all the better to house a priceless collection that includes out-of-print first editions, the $22,500 set of Captain Cook's Journals, the 1691 Morals of Confucius (priced at $350), and thousands of other treasures. You'll see popular fiction and everyday books, too, along with titles on Hawaii and Oceania; at last count, the inventory was 20,000 and climbing. Thoughtful signs, good prices, and an attractive and welcoming environment are only some of the winning features.Jan and Frank Morgan's new and used bookstore -- the

Village Galleries
Kapalua
Maui's finest artists exhibit their works here and in the other two Village Galleries in Lahaina. Take heart, art lovers: There's no clichéd marine art here. Translucent, delicately turned bowls of Norfolk pine gleam in the light, and George Allan, Betty Hay Freeland, Fred KenKnight, and Pamela Andelin are included in the pantheon of respected artists represented in the tiny gallery. Watercolors, oils, sculptures, handblown glass, Niihau shell leis, jewelry, and other media are represented. The Ritz-Carlton's monthly Artist-in-Residence program features gallery artists in demonstrations and special hands-on workshops that are free, including materials.Maui's finest artists exhibit their works here and in the

Harbor Gallery
Kawaihae
Formerly Kohala Kollection, this two-story gallery has made a seamless transition, remaining a big draw next to Cafe Pesto in this industrial harbor area of Kawaihae. Harry Wishard's paintings, Miles Fry's museum-quality model canoes and ships, Kathy Long's pencil drawings, and Frances Dennis's painted Island scenes on canvas are among the works by more than 150 artists, primarily from the Big Island. The range is vast -- from jewelry to basketry, ceramics to heirloom-quality koa furniture.Formerly Kohala Kollection, this two-story gallery has made a seamless

Island Framing Company & Gifts
Kealakekua
The owners of this tiny frame shop have great taste, and they've filled their shop with their favorite things: excellent soaps and candles (including Votivo, very chichi), Japanese lanterns, framed prints, koa frames, Indonesian imports, umbrellas, and household accessories and accents that would liven up any home. The shop is in a charming green plantation house with a small veranda, on the ocean side of the street at the border of Kainaliu and Kealakekua.The owners of this tiny frame shop have great taste,

The Grass Shack
Kealakekua
The Grass Shack has been here for more than 3 decades, with a large selection of local woodcrafts, Niihau shell and wiliwili-seed leis, packaged coffee, pahu drums, nose flutes, and lauhala (woven pandanus leaves) in every form. Bowls, boxes, and accessories of Norfolk pine, the rare kou, and other local woods also take up a sizable portion of the shop. Lauhala baskets, made of fiber from the region and the Hamakua Coast, are among the Shack's finest offerings, as are the custom ukuleles and feather gourds for hula dancing.The Grass Shack has been here for more than 3

Hawaiian Moons Natural Foods
Kihei
Hawaiian Moons is an exceptional health-food store, as well as a mini supermarket with one of the best selections of Maui products on the island. The tortillas are made on Maui (and good!), and much of the produce here, such as organic vine-ripened tomatoes and organic onions, is grown in the fertile upcountry soil of Kula. There's also locally grown organic coffee, gourmet salsas, Maui shiitake mushrooms, organic lemon grass and okra, Maui Crunch bread, free-range Big Island turkeys and chickens (no antibiotics or artificial nasties), and fresh Maui juices. Cosmetics are top-of-the-line: a staggering selection of sunblock, fragrant floral oils, kukui-nut oil from Waialua on Oahu, and Island Essence made-on-Maui mango-coconut and vanilla-papaya lotions, the ultimate in body pampering. The salad bar is one of the most popular food stops on the coast. Also on the west side at 3636 Lower Honoapiilani Rd. (tel. 808/665-1339).Hawaiian Moons is an exceptional health-food store, as well as

The Fairmont Store
Kihei
This chic boutique in the Fairmont Kea Lani stands out due to the careful eye of buyer Barbara Cipro, who has an excellent sense of fashion. Here you'll find Michael Stars and Glima T-shirts, Yellow Box and Matisse sandals, Sophia and Chloe jewelry, Helen Kaminski hats, and a range of clothing by Citron, Sigrid Olsen, and Betsey Johnson. It's definitely worth your time to browse this airy and well-lit shop, with a truly helpful staff.This chic boutique in the Fairmont Kea Lani stands out

Kimura Lauhala Shop
Kona
Everyone loves Kimura and the masterpieces of weaving that spill out of the tiny shop. It's lined with lauhala, from rolled-up mats and wide-brimmed hats to tote bags, coasters, and coin purses. The fragrant, resilient fiber, woven from the spiny leaves of the hala (pandanus) tree, is smooth to the touch and becomes softer with use. Lauhala also varies in color, according to region and growing conditions. Although Kimura employs a covey of local weavers who use the renowned hala leaves of Kona, some South Pacific imports bolster the supply.Everyone loves Kimura and the masterpieces of weaving that spill

Waipio Valley Artworks
Kukuihaele
Housed in an old wooden building at the end of the road before the Waipio Valley, this gallery/boutique offers treasures for the home. The focus here is strictly local, with a strong emphasis on woodwork -- one of the largest selections, if not the largest, in the state. A recent expansion has brought more chests and tables and gift items by Big Island artists. All the luminaries of wood-turning have works here: Jack Straka, Robert Butts, Scott Hare, Kevin Parks. Their bowls, rocking chairs, and jewelry boxes exhibit flawless craftsmanship and richly burnished grains. More affordable are the pens and hair accessories. Deli sandwiches and Tropical Dreams ice cream are served in the expanded cafe.Housed in an old wooden building at the end of

Dan De Luz Woods
Kurtistown
The unstoppable Dan De Luz has been turning bowls for more than 30 years. His studio, on the highway on the way to Volcano, is a larger, more stunning showcase than his previous location in Hilo. He turns koa, milo, mango, kamani, kou, sandalwood, hau, and other island woods, some very rare, into bowls, trays, and accessories of all shapes and sizes. You can find bookmarks, rice and stir-fry paddles, letter openers, and calabashes, priced from $3 to $1,000.The unstoppable Dan De Luz has been turning bowls for

Banana Wind
Lahaina
Tucked into the Lahaina Cannery, this whimsical store has everything from T-shirts to woven baskets, candles, pareus, shells, and even carved wooden banana trees (just $6,000 and very tricky to transport in your luggage). This is the place to find some great souvenirs to take back home.Tucked into the Lahaina Cannery, this whimsical store has everything

David Lee Galleries
Lahaina
This gallery is devoted to the works of David Lee, who uses natural powder colors to paint on silk. The pigments and technique create a luminous, ethereal quality.This gallery is devoted to the works of David Lee,

Honolua Store
Lahaina
Walk on the old wood floors peppered with holes from golf shoes and find your everyday essentials: bottled water, stationery, mailing tape, jackets, chips, wine, soft drinks, paper products, fresh fruit and produce, and aisles of notions and necessities. With picnic tables on the veranda and a takeout counter offering deli items -- more than a dozen types of sandwiches, salads, and budget-friendly breakfasts -- there are always long lines of customers. Golfers and surfers love to come here for the morning paper and coffee.Walk on the old wood floors peppered with holes from

Ki'i Gallery
Lahaina
Some of the works are large and lavish, such as the Toland Sand prisms for just under $5,000 and the John Stokes handblown glass. Those who love glass in all forms, from handblown vessels to jewelry, will love a browse through Ki'i. I found Pat Kazi's work in porcelain and found objects, such as the mermaid in a teacup, inspired by fairy tales and mythology, both fantastic and compelling. The gallery is devoted to glass and original paintings and drawings; roughly half of the artists are from Hawaii. Also at the Grand Wailea Resort (tel. 808/874-3059) and the Shops at Wailea (tel. 808/874-1181).Some of the works are large and lavish, such as

Lahaina Arts Society Galleries
Lahaina
With its membership of more than 185 Maui artists, the nonprofit Lahaina Arts Society is an excellent community resource. Changing monthly exhibits in the Banyan Tree and Old Jail galleries offer a good look at the island's artistic well: two-dimensional art, fiber art, ceramics, sculpture, prints, jewelry, and more. In the shade of the humongous banyan tree in the square across from Pioneer Inn, "Art in the Park" fairs are offered every second and fourth weekend of the month.With its membership of more than 185 Maui artists, the

Lei Spa Maui
Lahaina
Expanded to include two massage rooms and shower facilities, this day spa offers facials and other therapies. About 95% of the beauty and bath products sold here are made on Maui, and that includes Hawaiian Botanical Pikake shower gel, kukui and macadamia-nut oils, Hawaiian potpourris, mud masks with Hawaiian seaweed, and a spate of rejuvenating potions for hair and skin. Aromatherapy body oils and perfumes are popular, as are the handmade soaps and fragrances of torch ginger, plumeria, coconut, tuberose, and sandalwood. Scented candles in coconut shells, inexpensive and fragrant, make great gifts.Expanded to include two massage rooms and shower facilities, this

Maggie Coulombe
Lahaina
Imagine a high-fashion store with the unique designs of Maggie Coulombe in the midst of Lahaina. You'll find Maggie's latest couture, jersey, linen, pareu, and shoes, plus accessories, jewelry, purses, and a few surprises.Imagine a high-fashion store with the unique designs of Maggie

Martin Lawrence Galleries
Lahaina
The front is garish, with pop art, kinetic sculptures, and bright, carnivalesque glass objects. Toward the back of the gallery, however, there's a sizable inventory of two-dimensional art and some plausible choices for collectors of Keith Haring, Andy Warhol, and other pop artists. The originals, limited-edition graphics, and sculptures also include works by Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Roy Lichtenstein, and other noted artists.The front is garish, with pop art, kinetic sculptures, and

Old Lahaina Book Emporium
Lahaina
What a bookstore! Chockablock with used books in stacks, on shelves, on counters, and in the aisles, this place is a browser's dream. More than 25,000 quality used books are lovingly housed in this shop, where owner JoAnn Carroll treats both books and customers well. Prices are low, and the selection is diverse, everything from Li'l Abner to Genius and Lust, old Mad magazines, Aphrodisiac Cookery, Bhagavad Gita, A History of Bicycles, and The Cockroach Combat Manual. The store is 95% used books and 100% delight. Specialties include Hawaiiana, fiction, mystery, sci-fi, and military history, with substantial selections in cookbooks, children's books, and philosophy/religion. You could pay as little as $2 for a quality read, or a whole lot more for that rare first edition. Books on tape, videos, the classics, and old guitar magazines are among the treasures of this two-story emporium.What a bookstore! Chockablock with used books in stacks, on

Peter Lik Gallery
Lahaina
Australian photographer Peter Lik is known for his spectacular panoramic photos, and his gallery is a lot like his art: spacious, eye-catching, and full of surprises. Stop by just to see his incredible vistas. Even if you can't afford one of his photos, there are posters, cards, books, and other items for sale.Australian photographer Peter Lik is known for his spectacular panoramic

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