Hawaiian Tiki Gifts With Aloha!

The most popular Hawaiian gifts are tikis, tiki bars, Hawaiian tropical decor, and Hawaiian dashboard dolls. The tikis, tiki bar, the tropical décor and the dashboard doll pieces or materials are especially hand-crafted by highly trained and experienced craftsmen. The carved tikis include tiki masks of various types such as Hawaiian tiki masks, Fijian tiki masks, painted tiki masks, and bamboo tiki masks. The other unique carved tikis in Hawaiian gifts are tiki bars, tiki totems, primitive tikis, modern tikis, and tiki wall plaques.

The special Hawaiian tropical décor gift items lay emphasis on outdoor accent. They consist of items like outdoor tikis, tiki signs, ornamentally carved outdoor lanterns, architectural pots, bamboo poles, fencing, and accessories, thatches and thatch covers, tropical furniture, tropical matting, and outdoor tiki bar items. The tropical décor items also include painted reliefs, vintage frames, printed and poster gift pieces such as Hawaiian flora, hula dance, mermaids, floral images, aloha tropical signs, nautical signs, palm girls, sunset travel, romantic moonlight, and ukulele, apart from photographic tropical décor memorabilia like nostalgic photography and surfing photography.

For more information visit: www.tikimaster.com

Giant Tiki: How To Move A Large Tiki By Tikimaster.com?

The largest Tiki that we carved so far is about 10 feet with a diameter of about 3.5 feet. The picture showns was carved from a 200 year old airpod tree from the Waikiki zoo. The Tiki is now overseeing the Northshore of Maui. The challenge like every large pieces is to move them before, during and especially after they have been carved. The forklift is the best way to go with large straps secured around the butt and the neck which will balance out the statue perfectly.

Large Tiki Carvings for Your Customers! TikiMaster.com not only has a huge selection of tiki masks, but we also have an enormous array of tiki statues and tiki totems; all of which will make you and your clients dream of Polynesia! We carry tikis that are as small as four inches tall to tikis that are 12 feet tall and everything in between. Our large tiki carvings are made in a variety of woods including palm, monkey pod, resin, and acacia. All of our tikis are known to bring good luck or other desirable qualities like wealth, prosperity and health. Don’t see the deity that you’re looking for? Call 877-677-4440 and we’ll help you find the perfect tiki for you!

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.

King Kamehameha Storyboards @ Tikimaster.com

TikiMaster.com has more than just tikis and tiki masks, we have the largest selection of hand carved Hawaiian storyboards. Today, we are featuring the storyboard that dipicts King Kamehameha's crossing of the Molokai Channel. After taking Maui and Molokai, his war canoes crossed the channel and landed at Waialae and Waikiki, on O`ahu. As Kamehameha's warriors pushed up Nuuanu Valley, they were fired upon by two cannons causing great loss of life and destruction. Kamehameha sent a division of his best men to double back and climb the ridge above Pauoa Valley. A runner was sent to the reserve forces in Waikiki with instructions to climb Manoa Valley and follow the ridge trail to Nuuanu Pali where they would join the other division to capture the cannons. Stunned by this military manuever, the Oahu warriors defended their positions in vain and fought to the bitter end. Some escaped over the mountains, others were pushed over the pali and many, rather than surrender, plunged to their deaths from the 1000 ft. cliffs. The decisive battle of Nuuanu Pali gave Kamehameha control of the islands, except Kauai, that remained independent.

Check out all of our Hawaiian storyboards at Tikimaster.com! And don't forget to shop our oustanding hot deals on carved tikis!

Tiki Mugs Perfect for your Tiki Bar!

Have you dusted the snow off of your tiki bar and defrosted it for your spring time tiki party yet? Well, if you haven't, TikiMaster.com has some cool tiki and hula mugs to inspire you to get your spring tiki bar cleaning under way! Our collection of modern and retro tiki mugs will make you want to start mixing drinks right now!

How about a classic Blue Hawaii in this cool blue tiki face mug? Here's TikiMaster's secret recipe:

1 1/2 oz. Vodka
1/2 oz Blue Curacao
1/4 oz. Creme de Coconut
3 - 4 oz. Pineapple Juice

Blended - Combine with a scoop of ice in an electric mixer. Mix well (15 - 20 sec). On the Rocks - Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Mix well and strain. For either preparation pour into a tiki glass or tiki mug.

This drink shouts Hawaii and is the perfect signature tiki bar party drink. This cool concoction is so delicious that even Elvis Presley sang about it!

Or how about trying a Tropical Itch in one of our sexy hula girl classes? Don't forget to measure your shots with our hulu girl shot classes!

1oz. Vodka
1oz. Light Rum
1/2 oz. Orange Curacao or Grand Marnier
3 - 4 oz. Passion Fruit Juice

Combine in a shaker with a cup of ice. Pour, with ice into a vintage tiki or hula glass. Top with additional passion fruit juice if needed.

Cheers from TikiMaster.com!

Konichiwa!! From TikiMaster.com...Tikis in Japan!

TikiMaster.com not only sells everything tiki on the web, but we also wholesale to companies. Sometimes these companies, which are located all over the world, choose to sell our tiki products, and sometimes they decorate their stores with them. Which is what Murasaki Sports in Japan chose to do! TikiMaster.com has great pieces of tiki art to use to decorate any store!

Murasaki Sports superstore is conveniently located in the OPA shopping mall in Nishi-shinsaibashi. If you are looking for snowboards, surfboards, skateboards--any kind of sport board for that matter--then chances are you can find what you need here. Besides these basic items, the shelves are of course stocked with all the necessary accessories. You will also find lots of Tikimaster.com specialty items, like large tiki totem, tiki statues and tiki masks. Murasaki also went with our Hawaiian koa spears, paddles, and weaponry.

So remember, tikis just aren't cool in Hawaii, tikis are cool all over the world! Domo Arigato from all of us at TikiMaster.com!

Bamboo Everything at TikiMaster.com

Bamboo is an excellent way to add an organic vibe with pure elegance to any home. Bamboo can be used both inside and outside. Bamboo is not only beautiful, but it is also easy to maintain, and easy on the earth! Thankfully TikiMaster.com has everything to meet your bamboo needs!

According to the laws of Feng Shui, luck and prosperity will be an addition to your home when you use bamboo as a decorating element. When using bamboo inside your home, try adding it to already existing foliage and/or flowers, or go all out and create a unique arrangement with just bamboo. Using bamboo of different lengths in a large, ornate pot, with up lighting, can create a simple, yet sophisticated Eastern Asian piece of art decor. Another creative way to use bamboo indoors, is as a chair rail along your walls. Splice medium to large bamboo down the center and adhere horizontally to the lower half of your wall. This will create a very tropical feel to any room. If you need to separate a large room into smaller section, try using 3-4 foot tall bamboo fencing to section off the areas needed.

Bamboo also makes a design statement when used outdoors. If you need to create a barrier, either from a neighbor, pool, or perhaps a garden or children’s play area, try using bamboo as your medium of separation. Bamboo is easily attachable to already existing fences that need a face lift, or bamboo can be used on it’s own to create separation. Bamboo works much better than traditional plastic, metal or vinyl fencing because of it’s natural look and feel. You’ll notice how your landscaping pops around bamboo.

Kanaloa Tiki - Tiki of the Sea

Kanaloa is one of the four great tiki gods of Hawaiian mythology, along with Kāne, Kū, and Lono. He is the local form of a Polynesian tiki deity generally connected with the sea.

In the traditions of ancient Hawaiʻi, Kanaloa is symbolized by the squid or by the octopus, and is typically associated with Kāne in legends and chants where they are portrayed as complementary powers. For example: Kāne was called upon during the building of a canoe, Kanaloa during the sailing of it; Kāne governed the northern edge of the ecliptic, Kanaloa the southern. In this way, they represent a divine duality of wild and taming forces like those observed like the popular yin-yang of Chinese Taoism.

Kanaloa is also considered to be the tiki god of the Underworld and a teacher of magic. Legends state that he became the leader of the first group of spirits "spit out" by the gods. In time, he led them in a rebellion in which the spirits were defeated by the gods and as punishment were thrown in the Underworld.

Find several kanaloa tikis and kanaloa tiki masks at Tikimaster.com! We have the largest selection of tikis and tiki masks on the web!

Wedding / Gift Registry at Tikimaster.com

Are you a tiki fanatic that's getting married? Do you have a special party planned? Are you expecting a little tiki of your own? Well, tikimaster.com can create a dream wedding gift registry so that you don't end up with a lot of lame gifts you never use! All you need to do is call The Tikimaster, Jerome, at 808-781-3126. He'll personally consult with you to make sure that all of the registry needs are met. The girst registry doesn't just have to be for a wedding, it can be for any special occasion! Jerome will create a unique web page for you on the tikimaster.com website so that gift buying will be easy for all of your invitees!

Did you know that Tikimaster.com also specializes in renting large tikis and other tiki decorations for wedding are parties. Again, call The Tikimaster at 808-781-3126 for more information.

From all of us at tikimaster.com, best wishes on your tiki special day! Aloha!

Tiki, Kuka' ilimoku, Blessed At MauiShirts.Com, Hand Carved By Tikimaster.com!

Here is a very meaningful custom project executed by Tikimaster.com for MauiShirts.com. On March 4th, 2008, the long awaited hand carved tiki arrived. It required six months to carve, dry and stain.

The Hawaiian Temple Image, Kuka' ilimoku, was the personal War God of King Kamehameha I. The great warrior chief, Kamehameha, gave this deity of war, credit for his success, in uniting the islands of Hawai'i into one Kingdom.

The Tiki, Kuka' ilimoku, was hand carved from conception, Oct., 2007, by TikiMaster.com, Kailua, Hawaii from Acacia Koa Wood, (Monkey Pod).

The Tiki, Kuka' ilimoku, was respectfully blessed by the Reverend Kahuna Earl Kukahiko, March 4, 2008.

Tiki Kuka' ilimoku specs: 28 cubes, 68" High, 20" X 28" wide, weight approx. 200 lbs.

Tiki Kuka' Ilimoku is now displayed in front of the showrooms of MauiShirts.com at 222 Papalaua St., Suites 217, 218 and 219 on the lanai, Lahaina, 96761.

For more information on custom projects, please call Jerome at 808-781-3126.
Mahalo Nui Loa from all of us at Tikimaster.com!

How Big Is Your Tiki? Well, Mine is 9 Feet!

If someone comes to you and ask you "How Big Your Tiki Is"? Beware, it could be mis-leading...but here at Tikimaster.com we only mean big, large and smooth Tiki.
In fact our medium size Tiki is 9 feet tall, the largest one is about 15 feet tall. While we custom make them upon request, we always have a hand full available for last minute request. Each Tiki has been hand carved with great attention to details. Our Tiki designs are traditional from the Bishop Museum.
If you are in need of a custom Tiki project, please feel free to contact us for a free quote.
A Hui Hou,
Kawaika
TIKIMASTER.COM "How Big Is Your Tiki"!

Explore the Bishop Museum

Bishop Museum was founded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop in honor of his late wife, Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the last descendant of the royal Kamehameha family.

The Museum was established to house the extensive collection of Hawaiian artifacts and royal family heirlooms of the Princess, and has expanded to include millions of artifacts, documents and photographs about Hawai‘i and other Pacific island cultures.

Mr. Bishop built the magnificent Polynesian and Hawaiian Halls on the grounds of the original Kamehameha Schools for Boys. The Museum and School shared the Kapālama campus until 1940 when a new larger school complex was opened nearby on Kapālama Heights.

Today, Bishop Museum is the largest museum in the state and the premier natural and cultural history institution in the Pacific, recognized throughout the world for its cultural collections, research projects, consulting services and public educational programs. It also has one of the largest natural history specimen collections in the world. Serving and representing the interests of Native Hawaiians is a primary purpose of the Museum.

The Museum also operates two other institutions: Hawaii Maritime Center (located in Honolulu Harbor next to Aloha Tower Marketplace) and the Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden (on the island of Hawai'i ).

Tikimaster.com is honored to carry several tikis that are replicated after the original pieces at the Bishop Museum. These include: tikis, totems, tiki masks, and koa weaponry.

LONO - The Tiki God of Fertility

Lono was the Hawaiian God of fertility. It is believed that he bestowed offspring to mankind and who was said to come down in rain to make crops grow.

In Hawaii , the clouds and the phenomena of storms are associated with Lono. When the statement, "with head hidden in the dark clouds above" is recited, it is usually referring to Lono.

During prayer to Lono, signs of the god are named thunder, lightening, earthquake, the dark cloud, the rainbow, rain, wind, whirlwinds that sweep the earth, waterspouts, the clustering clouds of heaven, and gushing springs on the mountains. Lono brings on the rains and dispenses fertility.
"Your bodies, O Lono, are in the heavens,
A long cloud, a short cloud,
A watchful cloud,
An overlooking cloud; in the heavens (it is),
From Uliuli, from Melemele,
From Polapola, from Ha‘eha‘e,
From Omao-ke-ulu-lu,
From the land that gave birth to Lono.
Behold Lono places the stars
That sail resplendent through the heavens.
High resplendent is the great image of Lono;
The stem of Lono links our dynasties with Kahiki, Has lifted them up,
Purified them in the ether of Lono. . . . "

Lono is also know as the god of harvest. Lono-makua (Father Lono), is the name given to portray the god during the Pre-Contact time. Lono's role has generally confined to the celebration of games.

This beautiful tiki is a favorite of tiki collectors. Many keep this idol on their desk or beside their bed to help fill their homes and lives with great fertility.

Happy Aloha Friday!

From everyone here at Tikimaster.com...we wish you a very
Happy Aloha Friday!

So light up your tiki torches, hang your tiki masks, snuggle up by your tiki totem, and pour a strong mai tai in your favorite collectible tiki mug....it's time to celebrate the weekend! There's no better time to order a new tiki bar from Tikimaster.com. It'll make you feel like the groundhog has just announced that summer is arriving early! With the right tiki decor in your home and on your lanai (Hawaiian for deck or porch), you'll feel the warmth of the Hawaiian sun even when it's snowing outside!

Here's a recipe that will help you get started:
Mai Tai (Pineapple variation)

• 1 ounce light rum
• 1/2 ounce triple sec
• 1/4 ounce Rose's lime juice
• 1 1/2 ounces pineapple juice
• 1 1/2 ounces orange juice
• 1 dash of Grenadine
• 1/2 ounce dark rum

Shake all but the dark rum with cracked ice. Strain into old-fashioned glass. Top with dark rum. Garnish with a Maraschino Cherry

Cheers and Aloha from all of us at Tikimaster.com!

Tiki Decor Goes Hand In Hand With Bamboo & Thatch!

Enhancing your home or business with Tiki accessories such as Tiki totems, Tiki masks, Tiki mugs, tropical signs...etc can always be improved with a tropical background. We found that bamboo and thatch can be very inexpensive to add that island touch.
While the Web can be overwhelming we narrow down the search to ThatchAndBamboo.com (http://www.thatchandbamboo.com). They carry the largest selection of bamboo poles (Moso and Tonkin), tropical matting (lauhala matting, Bac-Bac matting, Abaca matting, sea grass matting, lampac matting), thatch panels and covers (Asian and Latin thatch), bamboo fencing and more.
You will be amazed on how a back drop with lauhala matting and bamboo trim can bring a tropical feel to your home.
Top it with a outdoor Tiki statue and here you go...the Mai-Tai is ready to be served!
Did you know?
"Maita'i" is the Tahitian word for "good.

I'm Kawika with your Tiki blog "don't dring too much Mai Tai while building your Tiki Hut".

Tiki Means Tropical Decor! Does it also ignite Ralaxation & Island Lifestyle?

Anyone who wants to recreate this secrete hideaways can do it fairly easily with thatch, bamboo, Tikis and other tropical accessories.
But what does it really take to feel like you're spending a relaxing vacation in Hawaii, Fiji or Taihiti?
Of course a few Mai-Tai would do the trick or some Kava... With a cool set up, tikified room, bamboo and thatch covering the walls, Tiki mugs everywhere for your favorite cocktails. A cranked out heater during the cold winter...get your Aloha shirt out and get ready to truly enjoy your island lifestyle weekend.
After traveling to Fiji, I realized that it was not realistic to be as relax as the Fijian simply because we create too much stress around us. So maybe I thought if I start sleeping with a coconut under my head as a pillow I will really start to feel the island lifestyle.
Well, let me tell you that did not work too well! I prefer to focus on the Tiki decor accessories, my Aloha shirt, a few Mai-Tai and off you go!

For free consultation on turning one of your room into a tropical hideaways, please call Pohaku at 808-263-8454. A Hui Hou!

Tiki Mugs - Can't Have Tiki Mugs Without a Tiki Bar?

We all know that there is a huge craze about Tiki mugs! It started years ago, thanks to Ebay! I personally increased my collection of Tiki mugs, mostly vintage Tiki mugs...thanks to Ebay!
But how can you collect hundred of Tiki mugs and not have a cool Tiki Bar to greet your friends on the weekend! But, they are many Web site that offers reproduction of the original Tiki mugs for a fraction of the price. Yes, I have spent as high as $250 for a Tiki mug...but I have seen mugs go as high as $1000 go to deeper pockets :-)
Tiki Farm is of course a really course source for Tiki mugs but Thor Hawaii is also a very good designer and manufacturer of Tiki mugs.
So of course, what do you do? You go out and look for the ultimate Tiki bar that will enhance your tropical decor and lifestyle in a big way. Tikimaster.com has been a leader in affordable Tiki bars (see pics); and without breaking the bank you can add a nice Hawaiian touch with Tiki masks, Tiki totems and many other Tiki accessories. Again, we found that TikiOutlet.com was a very user friendly Web site and offering Tiki products at a fraction of the retail price.

For more information, call Gina at 808-263-8454. Aloha!

Hawaiian Tiki - Tikimaster Going International In Tahiti!

I was very surprised when I took my last trip to Papete that Hawaiian Tiki was a big deal! Who would I ever imagined that morning...I was sipping my coffee when I open the local newspaper and to my surprise Tikimaster.com was on top of the local news.
The Tiki culture in the US is growing drastically and I noticed that almost everyday a new Tiki Web site is popping right and left on Google. So what gives?
Well, it's pretty easy nowadays to build a Web site and you have companies such as Source-Tropical.com who drop ship Tikis, Tiki masks, Tiki Totems, Tropical decor, Surf decor and Hawaiian decor products...straight from Hawaii! You don't have to hold any inventory! You make the sale, you profit, they ship. Jerome Coudrier, President of Kamakani Enterprises, Inc is leading the market since 2000 by being at the fore front of the Tiki market.
Let's not forget that Tikimaster.com was also picked up by local news in France, Germany, Japan and Australia in 2007 alone. So is the Tiki trend here to stay?
Well, I think it is more than a trend... it is a lifestyle, a way of thinking!

For more information, please call Nick at 808-263-8454 for more information.

Tiki Blog - First Tiki Sketch Of A Humanize Tiki Totem

We have a fairly large company (unfortunately we cannot name it at this time) who asked us to incorporate the 2 owners/partners of the company into a Tiki totem by respecting the characteristics of each person.
1) First, the challenge is that both are female and most Tikis are male. So first we have to adjust the way the Tiki face is going to look like to appease the look and feel of the Tiki. Yet, someone who knows the two partners should be able to tell who it is. Basically, we sketched out the "50,000 foot view" of what direction we are going and get approval from our customer.

2) Second, we use clay to fashion the true look of each person but yet keeping the Tiki look...this is really an art form of sculpture. Unfortunately, this phase took us at least 20 takes before we could reach the desired result.
3) Finally, we executed the mold into the final production with first the chainsaw for the main lines of the Tiki totem and of course the chisels for the detail carvings.

For more information, please call Gina at 808-263-8454
A Hui Hou,
Keoni

Bulk Tiki Decor - Best Wholesaler & Dropshipper Of Tiki Products, Surf And Hawaiian Decor

We came across one of the best Web site for Tiki decor, Surf Decor and Hawaiian accessories: Source-Tropical.com.
1) If you have a retail store, you can simply apply online to receive a wholesale account.
Program Information:
- Joining Source-Tropical.com Wholesale program is 100% FREE!
- Miminum order is $300 on the first order and $100 thereafter.
- Because shipping may be difficult to assess online upon checkout because of the product various sizes, you may call us anytime at 808-781-3126 or email us at info@source-tropical.com for a quote.
- Shipping: we ship via Fedex Freight for large orders, because of our volume we receive large discounts from Fedex whhich we pass onto our customers.
- Orders can now be placed by phone, fax, web or mail.
- Please allow 48 hours (for us to process your order), plus shipping to receive your products.
2) If you have a Web site, then they offer dropshipping which allows you to sell all of their products without holding any inventory.
Drop Shipping Summary:
- You sell the item at the price of your choice.
- You sell the product to a customer.
- You collect the payment from the customer.
- You place the order at Source-Tropical.com.
- We ship the item directly to your customer.
- You pocket the difference between your price and our price.

For more information call Gina at 808-263-8454 between 8:00AM to 4:00PM (HST)