born in Honolulu Hawaii and is Hawaiian,Chinese. She would kill me if i put
the date.
In 1965 I went to Viet Nam and came to Hawaii in 1969. I met Barbara and
her five children and walla, instant family. We have been married for thirty
seven years.
We began our business in 1970 and then it was called Paulo's of Honolulu.
Our craft then was all jewelry made of plant and palm seeds. We also
worked coconut shell and seashells. In 1975 we moved to the big island of
Hawaii on the hilo side. I developed an interest in Hawaiian and the different
Hawaiian names- Paulo & Palapala
name to Hawaiian Artifacts and that name has remained ever since.
We make many of the weapons and other replica artifacts as close as we can to the old ones. We are still
studying and evolving in our knowledge and craft and always will be.
We have a store on the four mile scenic route about five miles north of Hilo Hawaii. Our hours are 9 :00 to
4:30 seven days a week. If you are on the big island stop by and see us. We are always happy to show our
craft and work shop.
Aloha,
Paul & Barbara
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808-964-1729
27-486 Old Mamalahoa Street
Papaikou HI 96781