“Crafting traditional Hawaiian implements and weapons is more than just shaping raw materials – wood, stone, shark teeth, marlin bills – it’s about connecting to a way of life and a cultural identity that’s becoming harder to grasp and stay true to, given the pace of change.” -- Umi Kai
Making makau (fishhook) by Umi Kai workshop, will teach basic functional designs, types of Makau, and the traditional practice of lashing the Makau.
