About Hawaii Fine Stationers
Designs true to the Hawaiian Islands and beautifully hand-crafted in the USA on 100% cotton paper
Our unique stationery business was inspired after attending a co-worker's baby shower and searching (unsuccessfully) for a meaningful gift for this new, precious little girl, Sofia. The tropical beach theme led me to reminisce about my time spent living in Hawaii and the beautifully rich culture found there. I kept searching, but couldn't understand why it was so difficult to find a culturally-appropriate card in the Hawaiian language that reflected the heritage and culture of the Hawaiian people.
I then thought of all of life's milestones: births, graduations, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, love letters - what did locals do to send congratulations, sympathy, or invite guests to a special occasion? I thought about all the cards and notes of good wishes I received from friends and family when I purchased my house. They all meant so much to me, and I kept the cards and notes, tied with a ribbon, tucked away in a drawer with photos of the housewarming party.
Over the years, I occasionally untied the ribbon, reread the good wishes, looked at the photos of loved ones, and cherished the memories. This is what I was searching for at the time of the baby shower - a beautiful card in the Hawaiian language for Sofia’s parents to reread as time passed.
So began my study of Hawaiian history and culture, the meanings behind Hawaiian tattoo designs, tiki gods, flora, fauna and folklore. I was especially interested in what the kings and queens of Hawaii did to mark special occasions or invite guests to a special dinner or event, and searched for photos of these special events when Hawaii was still a kingdom. For inspiration, I collected pieces of antique stationery from the Monarchy period and other notable Hawaiians.
My goal in creating Hawaii Fine Stationers was to provide culturally sensitive designs, true to the Hawaiian Islands in both the Hawaiian and English languages. Hopefully you will find one of our stationery products to suit your taste and create your own lasting memories with one of life's affordable luxuries, beautiful stationery.
Happy celebrating,
– Aunty B
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