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<h3>History of Hawaiian quilts:</h3>
<p>While no one knows the exact origin of Hawaiian quilting, it is believed that the missionaries who arrived in the 1800s introduced the concept of quilting. Long before the missionaries, native women were sewing & creating unique designs using their own cloth, kapa, made from the bark of the mulberry tree. Bed coverings were created from the kapa and were called kapa moe. Hawaiian quilts are distinctive in both there technique & design. The single applique design is a product of the artists imagination, a symbol of the plant.</p>
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<h3>Quilts at Paia Mercantile:</h3>
<p>Paia Mercantile's stunning hand stitched Hawaiian quilts capture the essence of Hawaii's natural beauty while showcasing the talent of the individual seamstress.</p>
<p>Owned and operated by a local family in Kona, Hawaii, all of our <a href="products/quilts/quilt_patterns.html">Hawaiian quilt designs</a> are are original and copyrighted. Every item is hand quilted in Thailand under the sponsorship of a self help program benefiting low income women & their families. The work is done in the homes of individual women in the countryside. Paia Mercantile is proud to offer these beautiful, traditional articles.</p>
<p>Special orders in specific colors using standard patterns are available. Breadfruit, hibiscus, jasmine, orchid & pineapple are all offered.</p>
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<h3><a href="products/quilts/quilt_patterns.html"><b>HAWAIIAN QUILT PATTERNS</b></a></h3>
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<b><font color="#006699">STANDARD SIZES & PRICES</font></b></center>
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15x15 Pillow Covers<br>
$59.99</center>
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18x18 Pillow Covers <br>
$79.99</center>
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27x27 Wall Hangings<br>
$89.99</center>
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<p>41x41 Wall Hangings<br>
$225.00</center>
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<p><b>Hawaiian bed quilts are also available:</b><br>
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$800.00</center>
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$1,600.00</center>
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$1,800.00</center>
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<p><a href="http://www.paiamercantile.com" target="_top"><b><img height="43" width="100" src="graphics/footerlogo.gif" border="0" alt="Paia Mercantile"></b></a><b><br>
</b>Hana Highway & Baldwin Ave<br>
P.O. Box 790883, Paia, HI 96779<br>
Phone 808 579-6388 • Fax: 808-579-6344<br>
<a href="mailto:paiamanager@yahoo.com">paiamanager@yahoo.com</a></center>
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