Lauhala mats?

[Rumi in Hawaii]

I love lauhala mats on my floor, and am looking for a large one (8x10 would be perfect). Walmart used to carry them, but no more (at least temporarily) and Ace carries smaller ones. Anyone know where to find a larger selection of sizes of lauhala mats? They feel so good under bare feet....

Katie

Wherever you go, there you are.

[lquade]

ben franklin crafts usually carries large sizes, also check the downtown ACE or wait for walmarts next shipment for best prices....

[oink]

Of possible interest: http://www.bamboohawaii.com/index-.html

Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.

[stringbucket]

Are laulau mats hard to keep clean? Unfortunately everyone wears shoes in the house.

[Nalu Mama]

laulau is food. the thought of walking on it- [][:o)]!
lauhala mats get full of dirt and sand and have to shaken out outside occasionaly.

Breathe. Relax. Focus.

[Carey]

I seem to remember a vendor or two of mats at Merrie Monarch??? (again, fuzzy brain...just it seems like they had some there... or SHOULD have some there, or I saw them on stage & ....)
Anyhooo, if they have them, it is only a couple of weeks ... or you could weave your own...
March
http://hawaiianlauhala.googlepages.com/t...ohilauhala
April
http://www.bishopmuseum.org/media/2007/pr07013.html
May
KA ULU LAUHALA O KONA WEAVING CONFERENCE
Dozens of master weavers from all over the state gather at Kona Village Resort to share their manao with newer weavers to perpetuate this ancient art. http://hawaiianlauhala.googlepages.com/w...tsinhawaii

[Guest]

I would think weaving your own would give it more meaning.

However, if your lazy like me:

$35.00

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[csgray]

Keaaukaha market in Hilo usually has some really nice ones at good prices, all sizes.

Carol

[frossie]

Ben Franklin's had some on sale last week. They might still be in stock.

[marlin]

Dotty's in HIlo next to Farmer's Market has all sizes of Lauhala mats....just can't find a phone number for them.


marlin