The Making of My ʻUliʻUli for Merrie Monarch 2016

2 weeks before Merrie Monarch, the ladies of HNMOP started making their 'uli'uli for their kahiko mele, A Kona Hema. 1 week later the men started on theirs! I captured some of the process in making our 'Uli'uli in my latest vlog. Mahalo to Aunty Mele and Aunty Lynn for all your guidance on this project!

[@CharleneCuaresmaJustUsForAll]

Maika‘i. Your video reflects your dedication to learning for the benefit of all. Wonderful teachers and hula sisters.

[@jewleetee9320]

This video is PERFECT! I’m too cheap to buy them and I love crafts. Mahalo nui loa for sharing, not all of us have access to a Kumu to learn in person so thanks again!

[@AlbertoMizrahit]

I made my own uli uli black with a coconut shell and aliipoe seeds and glued feathers ups ! I also used kapa as decoration and now I want to learn how to make a piniu in true Hawaiian way.

[@kath1626]

"Four stitches per feather, no cheating" 🤣❤

[@高岡隼人-s9t]

Aloha
Nice to meet you

[@BraddahTatzLyfe]

Love this video. Ur kumu Sonny is my cousin. Sending aloha your way!!!

[@cherylfeagins4742]

Nani no!!!

[@brendalomeli2559]

love it! I am working on mine. still trying to get the meat out of the coconut 😂

[@jesusserna4041]

Was that nt. Paulettes Daughter?? Who taught the work shop?