Carved Tiki Surfboard 6 FT - Made In Hawaii Signature Carver

One of a kind hand carved Tiki surfboard by master carver Pulele in the Waiaenae Valley on the West side of Oahu. The surfboard is one inch thick and measures about 6 feet. The wood used is acacia Koa, great piece of island art.
Tikimaster.com: Your "One-Stop-Tiki Shop" for Tiki Products, Tiki Bar, koa and Island Lifestyle Decor! As one of Hawaii's finest manufacturer and online gift catalog companies, we offer a large selection of products such as: Tikis, Tiki masks, Tiki Bar, koa paddles, polynesian art, tropical decor, surf decor products, island lifestyle products and more...

Hawaiian Silk Leis - Bring Hawaii To Your Door Steps By Tikimaster

History of the Hawaiian Lei: It is widely believed, the first Polynesian settlers to the Hawaiian islands arrived during the 12th century. Amongst the necessary and favorite possessions brought, was the art and traditions of the lei. The early leis of Hawaii were actually Polynesian, resembling those found in other parts of Polynesia. These early leis help to explain the story of man' existence in time and space.
Early uses of the leis included: farmers giving a blessing of the gods upon fields and crops, ornaments for dancers, healing priests using leis for healing rites, and for sacred Hawaiian rituals. In addition, leis were symbols of chiefly rank and love and lovemaking. Gods and goddesses favored them and poets sang their praises.
The craft of lei making was further advanced by modern Hawaiians, who had the luxury of an inflow of numerous varieties of flowers. Among the many plants and flowers introduced during the 19th century by travelers and immigrants were carnations, gardenias, jasmine, marigolds, pansies, plumeria, roses and violets. As a result, the original Hawaiian lei was redesigned and restructured.oday in Hawaii, leis are presented around the head and shoulders of a special person. Presenting a lei signifies admiration, respect and honor towards the individual. Leis are also given during special occasions such as anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, weddings and all memorable moments in someone's life.

New Crossbones Collection 2009 By Tikimaster

Your "one-stop-skull-and-bones-shop" for cross bones decor accessories: skull and cross bones signs, skull and cross bones accessories, skull and cross bones sticks and oars, cross bones hanging masks, and more

SkullandBonesDecor.com: "Where People & Cross Bones Meet". Welcome to our official Web site of SkullandBonesDecor.com, your one-stop-skull-and-bones-shop for the enthusiast of cross bones, skull and bones accessories, pirate signs, and much more.

Hawaiian Koa Jewelry Accessories at Tikimaster.com

Tikimaster.com is proud to release its new line of Koa Hawaiian Jewelry accessories! From koa necklaces, earrings, pendant to bracelets, these beautiful Hawaiian jewelry gifts will be real hit!
Our designs range from oceanic designs to floral, Hawaii island style, traditional Hawaiian and much more.
Our collection of Koa Jewelry accessories can be found at http://www.hawaiianjewelrymaster.com!

We ship within the US and internationally! Simply visit us at http://www.tikimaster.com for more information.
History on Koa wood: Koa is part of the Acacia family of trees and is recognized as one of the finest textured woods in the world. This native of Hawaii is truly a monarch of the forest, growing to heights of 100 feet. The best Koa (Acacia koa) can be found specifically on higher elevations of the Big Island and take 50 to 70 years to mature.
Different parts of the island yields a distinctive hue to the color of the wood. Currently the wood we use at Hawaiian Accessories is from Honakaa which has a dark red look. We also purchase wood from Hoonaunau in Kona which has an orange-brown color and wood harvested in Volcano, in the Puna district which has a lighter brown coloring.
In ancient Hawaii, Koa wood was harvested exclusively for the alii class or royalty. The huge logs were crafted into sculpted images of gods, personal containers and canoes for royalty. It is said that when the early Hawaiians wished to choose a Koa tree for a canoe, they found one which the elepaio bird had not been pecking.
By the turn of the century, koa was called the Hawaiian Mahogany and used extensively by the upper class and government buildings for furniture, staircases and other woodworks. Beautiful examples are still viewed in such places as the Iolani Palace.

We also are the largest producer of island lifestyle products, our collection include: Tikis, pirate and skull decor, coastal and nautical decor, Koa and hawaiian art, surf and beach decor! Visit us today at http://www.carvingemporium.com

LOCAL COMPANY FEATURED IN VERIZON TELEVISION ADVERTISMENT

NEWS RELEASE


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, January 13, 2008
Contact:
Jennifer Pang
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LOCAL COMPANY FEATURED
IN VERIZON TELEVISION ADVERTISMENT
Tikimaster.com sees jump in business

KAILUA, HAWAII – www.tikimaster.com – Locally owned and operated web site TikiMaster.com, a division of Kamakani Enterprises, Inc., is featured in a new television advertisement by Verizon Wireless focusing on the new Blackberry Storm (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QPrALNxLGM for full advertisement).

“As one of the largest emporiums of Hawaiian art, we were thrilled to be featured in the Verizon ad,” said Jerome Coudrier, owner of the Kailua-based Kamakani Enterprises, Inc. “We’ve seen web traffic increased 30% percent since the ad started running this month.”

TikiMaster.com is the flagship website that now shares Kamakani Enterprises with about 20 other sites.An on-line retail and wholesale company, TikiMaster.com specializes in home decoration including Hawaiian art, surfing décor, coastal and nautical décor, beach décor, pirate décor, thatch and bamboo. Some of TikiMaster.com’s signature custom projects include the Holokai Grill restaurant and The Shack restaurant and bar in Waikiki. TikiMaster.com is the recipient of the Retail Merchants Association 2008 E-Commerce Retail Business of the Year Award.

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FOR MEDIA ONLY: For an electronic version of this release, an interview with Jerome Coudrier, please contact Jennifer Pang at (808) 371-2882 or jpang@pangcomm.com.

Tikimaster.com Featured on Storm Blackberry By Verizon - National TV

Tikimaster.com is proud to have been featured on the latest Storm Blackberry TV ad by Verizon. Check out the video if you have not seen it yet!
Aloha and Happy New Year 209!
The Tikimaster Team


Tikimaster.com is the leading online source for Hawaiian Tikis, island lifestyle products, surf decor, pirate decor, nautical and coastal decor, skull and bones decor and more!

How To Preserve Your TIki? Wet Weather Vs. Dry Weather

Now that you own a Tiki, you may wonder how can I preserve it for many years to come? They are a few different factors to take into consideration: for instance are you in a dry weather type, hunid ot wet?
Also, what type of wood is your Tiki, the wood in fact has different properties like metal, plastic and many other materials. After nearly 10 years in dealing with Tiki products TIkimaster.com has come up with great solutions to not only maintain but preserve your "Tiki" investment.
Pine Wood: Pine is a light weight wood that has a tendency to reat very quickly to the element from expanding when it's humid to cracking when it's hot and dry. Remember, a crack is not a defect! It is the normal course that the wood takes when exposed to different elements. It is best to apply wax to any type of pine carvings which will one nourish the wood, two will repel the water when wet. If the weather is dry, inevitably you will see some some cracks which can be filled with some wood filler.
Palm Wood: Palm has the caracteristic to keep the water in that's why when you purchased your palm Tiki the weight felt really heavy...well it is a good thing. The drier it will get, the weaker it will be! The best analogy is your skin/body, if you don't drink then you become de-hydrated to the point where your skin would literally wrinkle at a certain extent. Same with palm, we recommend to water your totem from the top. But make sure that your totem is sitting on a concrete base otherwise your Tiki will rot from the bottom if it touches the ground not to mention that depending on your location, termites and other insects will get to it.
Monkey Pod Wood: Monkey Pod (Acacia Koa) is the ultimate wood for indoor and outdoor use. The wood is dense which allows the maximum details when carved. To maintain your Acacia Koa Tiki, simply apply some Thompson water sealant for complete water protection or some tung oil for a more polish oil looking finish.

Hand Carved Hawaiian Hula Bust 2008 By Tikimaster.com

I have been a collector of ceramic bust for many years and Ebay has been the place for me to find my one of a kind treasures. You are probably familiar with Marwal who has executed high quality and with great details ceramic bust from different countries: Hawaii, Japan, India, Africa, Eastern Europe, Middle Eastern and much more.
Well, after running into the Tikimaster himself...we got to discover his latest art piece! A reproduction of the Hawaiian Hula bust. The details were absolutely marvellous and stunning! Carving a Tiki is one thing but being able to carve a figure and capture the essence and expression is another! Tikimaster revealed that he took about 10 renditions before getting to the final carving.
But Tikimaster.com has been expanding his horizon with different product lines from: Tikis, surf decor, coastal decor, beach sign and nautical signs, Koa decor, pirate decor, Hawaii gift ideas, skull and bones decor.
For more information visit their official Web site for home decor http://www.tikimaster.com or call them directly at 808-781-3126.

Tikimaster.com won the 2008 Ho`okela award for Best E-Commerce Retail Business of the Year!

We had the chance to attend the 2008 Ho`okela award (Hookela Award) and Tikimaster.com was one of the companies to be recognized at the state level for their contribution and achievements.

Three companies battled for Best E-Commerce Retail Business of the Year: Kamakani Enterprises, Inc DBA Tikimaster.com, PacRim Marketing Group, Inc and e808 LLC.

Jerome Coudrier, President of Tikimaster.com was the winner for the 2008 Hookela Award for the category of Best E-Commerce Retail Business of the Year. Special thanks goes to:

Marie Coudrier, Jerome's wife for her support throughout the evolution of Tikimaster.com;
Paul Coudrier for his involvement in shaping what Tikimaster.com became today;
Annick Coudrier for putting in place a state of the art shipping department;
Peter Kay for his mentoring and technological background; and
Lori Lloyd from Bank of Hawaii for supporting Kamakani Enterprises, Inc at its early stages.

Tikimaster.com designs and manufactures home decor products including Tikis, surf decor, coastal and beach decor, nautical and pirate decor, Koa and Hawaiian decor.

For more information on wholesale and drop shipping program, please call 808-781-3126.

The Shack Waikiki - New Signature Project By Tikimaster

You can now enjoy a cool burger in the heart of Waikiki - The Shack Waikiki - conveniently located between Kalakawa Avenue and Kuhio Avenue off of Sea Side Street.
Tikimaster.com was hire to produce the interior decor including Tikis, Hawaiian koa paddles, surf and beach signs, Hawaiian Koa weapons, vintage surf posters framed in high end Koa frames and all the thatch roofing and lauhala matting.

With now over 4 locations on Oahu, the Shack Waikiki is by far their signature project. You immediately feel like you are stepping in a luxurious yet casual burger joint. With a few waterfall running it adds a nice tropical feel to it.

Of course, let's not forget how cutting edge is the restaurant with flat screen TVs everywhere and two 55" screen by the main island bar on each side. Each customer can enjoy their favorite NFL football games, at the same time you won't be able to resist to stare at the beauty of the framed curly Koa paddles in Koa shadow boxes executed by Tikimaster.com.
For more information on the Shack Waikiki project please call one of our representative at 808-781-3126.
Web site: www.tikimaster.com or visit www.customcarvingmaster.com

KAMAKANI ENT., INC AT ASR TRADESHOW IN SAN DIEGO 2008

For the first time we were lucky enough to meet the "Tiki" team from Hawaii. The ASR tradeshow was taking place at the convention center in San Diego for 3 days from September 4-6. While the larger companies were around, we noticed a decline in smaller companies. But Hawaii was represented really well with Mauna Kai Hawaii (Surf jewelry and accessories) and Kamakani Enterprises, Inc also known as TIkimaster.com (Specialized in Tiki decor, surf decor, coastal and nautical decor, Hawaiian decor, pirate and skull & bones decor).

Based on various feedback the show was not as busy as the previous years for the mere reason that the economic landscape is affecting the attendence. Jerome Coudrier from Kamakani Enterprises, Inc was very please with their first show and explain that some key contacts have been made.

Stand up paddle board keeps growing and we noticed that more and more manfacturer were jumping on the band wagon. We expect the next show to be greater also being that the elections are only less than 2 month away, we are all in a wait and see frame of mind.

Tikimaster.com, a division of Kamakani Enterprises, Inc is spreading its wing in the mainland by attending multiple tradeshows. President Jerome Coudrier is going to reallocate some marketing budget for 2009. We guarantee to tikify the next few shows and we are looking forward to feature our new product lines: beach decor, pirate decor and the newly developped skull and bones decor.

Wooden Beach Signs - Hand Carved Beach Decor - Life Is A Beach By Tikimaster!

We found recently that beach signs are quite wide spread across the U.S. During our last holiday in Hawaii, we discovered that Tikis is not the only hot decor item on the islands of Hawaii. Beach decor is actually the most common type of decor, same for California, Florida, New Jersey, Virginia, all the way to New England.

Beach decor is enhanced by wooden beach signs, weathered coastal or nautical signs...each are hand carved and hand painted with great attention to details.

Most colors used for the beach decor is more soft, almost pastel type of colors. We found that Beach-Signs.com and Tikimaster.com have the best selection of beach signs. And if you are not so much into beach decor then both Web sites also carries lake decor signs, nautical decor signs, coastal decor signs and surf decor signs.

The interesting thing is that each decor theme overlaps each other in some form or fashion.

For more information check out htt://www.tikimaster.com or http://www.beach-signs.com for a comprehensive list of custom/hand made beach signs decor!

New TIKI BAR For Your Backyard Or Covered Lanai - Tiki Decor

Tiki bars: The ultimate focal point of any tropical decor setting for a home or business is the Tiki Bar with cool Tiki accessories. Have your friend gather around this authentic Tiki Bar for refreshments and fun conversation with a unique conversation piece. Complete with two built-in functional shelves beneath the bar table, and one hanging glass holder suspended from the roof, this Tiki bar is ready to host Luaus and other social events. Take shelter from the hot sun underneath the natural straw roof, designed to give your home or business a truly authentic tropical appeal. Included are three ergonomic bamboo bar stools that provide surprising support. Functional foot rests on bar front provide comfort for guests. A convenient bamboo cup holder rack hangs from the roof, allowing you to serve up plentiful beverages for guests.

This bar is also perfect for indoor decor. Versatility and design make this tiki bar perfect for homeowners and businesses looking to build a bar inside. This bar offers thousands in cost savings compared to custom built bar structures. This Tiki bar is made of natural bamboo, displaying an attractive rich tropical honey color. The bar's crucial support beams are made of heavy gauge bamboo for stability and strength. Quality craftsmanship and intelligent design makes this Tiki bar sturdy, durable, and able to withstand weather elements. Our bamboo has been carefully selected, kiln dried, stained, and sealed to ensure years of enjoyment.
For more information check out www.tikimaster.com for a great selection

Featured Tiki Carver: Kealoha From Waianae, Hawaii - Tiki Decor

Tikimaster.com is going to feature one of its carvers on a weekly basis or on a monthly basis depending on the on-going projects.
We currently have our master carver specialized in Tikis who will demonstrate how to carve a Tiki, actually your first Tiki. Also what it takes to carve a 10-foot Tiki.

We just brought on board Keoni who is focusing on endangered species like dolphins, seals, nenes (Hawaiian bird) and much more.

And finally the third phase will be to feature our carver specialized in signs from Tiki signs to nautical signs, coastal signs, pirate signs, skull and bones signs.

If you are too a carver or a master carver, please email us your bio with signature projects and we will give you a spot on our featured carver series and have a chance to enter our carver finale. "How Big Is Your Tiki?"

Rembering The Old Hawaii With These Bamboo Nostalgia Painted Frames - By Tikimaster.com

During our last trip to Oahu we came across these one of a kind bamboo painted frames depicting scenes from the old Hawaii. Eventhough we 've found them in other shop or Web sites, the quality were far superior from the stand point that each one was hand carved and hand painted with great attention to details.

This Hawaiiana shop or showroom was located on the outside skirt of the East side of Oahu, a little town named Kailua. Actually if you have been watching the news this is were Barrack Obama stayed during his trip to Hawaii. The store is called Kamakani Enterprises, Inc with over 15,000 sq/ft of Tiki decor, Surf decor, Pirate decor, Coastal and Nautical decor, Hawaiian decor and Skull & Bones decor. You can also find them on the Web at www.tikimaster.com.

Shy of being a candy store for grown up, you will be sure to find a great conversation piece for your next Luau party. The selection of Tikis is without a doubt the largest one, from 8 inches Tikis to 10 footers it is absolutely mesmerizing. Prior to visiting Hawaii, my wife and I were in San Diego and we had the chance to visit quite a few Tiki stores. Some of them even claim to have the largest selection of Tikis in the country...well this notion has been redefined.

For more tips on tropical decor or simply on how to get your hand on a cool Tiki or home decor accessories...please drop us a line.
Mahalo Nui Loa,
Michael & Shawn

For wholesale inquiries & B2B visit:
Source-Tropical.com

Pirate Decor & Pirate Signs At Tikimaster.com

Well, we all know that Hawaii is known for its Tikis and Polynesian carvings...California is as well known for its surf culture.
We found that Florida is actually known for its pirate decor! Interestingly enough, Tikis are tied to them indirectly. You could very well have your Tiki bar as the center piece and use a Tiki carving with either some surf accessories such as hand carved surf signed or some pirate signs or vintage pirate framed paintings.

Did you know this amount pirate history: The history of piracy dates back more than 3000 years, but its true word depends on the actual meaning of the word ‘pirate’. In English, the word piracy has many different meanings and its usage is still pretty new. Today, some uses of the word have no particular meaning at all.

A meaning was first ascribed to the word piracy sometime before the XVII century. It seems the word pirate (peirato) was first used in about 140 BC by the Roman historian Polybius. The Greek historian Plutarch, writing in about 100 A.D., gave the oldest clear definition of piracy. He described pirates as those who attack without legal authority not only ships, but also maritime cities. Piracy was described for the first time, among others, in Homer's The Iliad and The Odyssey.

For more information on pirate decor products visit Tikimaster.com or PirateDecoration.com "The Ultimate Source For Pirate Decor Products"

Nautical Decor & Nautical Signs At Tikimaster.com - Summer '08

Ships ahoy Mate! TikiMaster.com just received a new container of nautical decor and nautical signs. Spruce up your beach house, decorate your den, or stock up on gifts for all your friends! TikiMaster.com has everything nautical for your beach house, lake house, or cottage by the sea.
One of TikiMaster.com's newest item is nautical signal flags. Try using these flags to spell out your last name, a child's name for their nautical themed bedroom, or give them as a gift. Check out these ideas - Here is LOVE spelled out...we think this would be a great house warming gift. Or how about BEACH as a thank you gift for staying at a friend's beach house. Whatever you choose to spell, know that these nautical signal flag signs are hand made, and hand painted with great attention to detail.

Are lighthouses or sailboats your thing? Check out our newest collections of vintage lighthouses and vintage sailboats. We offer all of our original designs in vintage washed blue, yellow, or red. Try using them as a set of three in all three colors to add a pop of color to any room.

Check out TikiMaster.com or simply Nautical-Signs.com for all of our nautical decor, nautical signs and much more. We wish you smooth sailing!! Aloha!

Beach Decor At Beach-Signs.com - Rustic Beach Signs

Beach decor at its finest: As one of Hawaii's finest manufacturer and online gift catalog companies, Beach-Signs.com offer a large selection of products such as: Beach Signs, Beach decor Accessories, Wooden Surf Signs, Cottage Wooden Panels, Cottage Decor, Oars and Paddles Beach Style, Beach House Signs, Beach Decor Products.

My wife and I were actually surprised to see such a diversify collection of beach home decor products in Hawaii. While Hawaii is mostly known for his Tikis, we found that beach decor is not only within the continental US. Each piece was designed, hand carved and hand painted with great attention to details.

The great thing with beach decor is that it encompasses the Tiki lifestyle, beach style of course but also cottage decor, coastal and somewhat nautical. The colors used for beach decor are more neutral, you may say pastel colors but we like foremost the weathered look of them.
This is were Beach-Signs.com exceeded our expectation with a great selection of vintage and weathered looking signs which happens to be brand new.

We received a warm welcome (Aloha) from the owners where we were able to visit their facility, we now officially have a room in our California house that is strictly decorated with beach signs and beach accessories.

Fijian Tiki Masks By Tikimaster.com - Fijian Art Carving

We've all seen most likely a Tiki mask while traveling in Hawaii or simply on your computer while surfing the Web. Tiki masks are a great way to add a tropical feel to your home; originated from Hawaii the designs actually have changed over the years through different cultures. For instance a Tongan or Samoan carver will have a different interpretation than a carver from Hawaii; hence the final Tiki carving will be slightly different.

We actually found a couple of great Web sites with the most comprehensive selection of Tiki masks on the Web. From Hawaiian Tiki masks, to Fijian Tiki masks or even tribal Tiki masks...Source-Tropical.com and Tikimaster.com carry the largest selection of Tiki carvings.

Fijian masks are usually carved out of iron wood also known as Vesi wood. The wood is kept under ground for a few month to give it a natural black color, that's how the carvings will come out after completion. The earthy red color masks have a red dirt stain added to them.

Fijian Tiki masks are very easily identifiable because often they will feature hand carved turtles, geckos, or ceremonial dancing knife also known as Nifo Oti.

For more information on Fijian masks, call Keoni at 808-781-3126 "Your Fijian Mask Expert"

Click here to view the largest selection of hand carved Tiki masks!

Tiki Summer 2008 - Perfect Outdoor Tikis For Budget Conscious People!

After reviewing multiple Tiki Web sites, we narrow down our searches to some pretty great Tikis. Tikimaster.com from Hawaii has been able to combine look with budget. This beautiful Tiki Kanaloa - Tiki of the ocean measures 40" high and is made from pine, hand waxed to a beautiful brown finish.
We found that the Tiki carving was deep and not just superficial which makes a great conversation piece around a ice cold Mai-Tai.

We were lucky enough during our trip to Hawaii to meet with the Tikimaster who took us to meet one of their master carver Kealoha from the Waianae valley.