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waiting for their lunch order at the restaurant takeout window. While it has the appearance
of classic tourist kitsch from the outside, you might be surprised when you end up walking
out with something.
For Hawaiian-themed souvenirs and resort wear, visit Noe Noe gift shop inside the
Travaasa Hana hotel (3501 Hana Hwy., 808/359-2401, 9am-7pm daily). It has a selection
of island-infused apparel to help you look fashionable down at Hamoa Beach. For a full-
range of Hawaiian beauty products, continue on a short walk down to the spa.
Although the selection is more utilitarian than artistic, you can also pick up some basic
gifts and souvenirs at the Hasegawa General Store (5165 Hana Hwy., 808/248-7079,
www.hanamaui.com , 7am-7pm Mon.-Sat., 8am-6pm Sun.) in the center of town. Here
you'll find everything from tank tops and hats to Hana-themed stickers and merchandise.
You just never know when that perfect gift is going to pop up in the most unlikely of ven-
ues.
HANA TO KIPAHULU
Art Galleries
For a gallery that focuses on the unique art of handcrafted paper, stop into Karen David-
son Fine Art (mile marker 46.3, 808/248-4877, www.karendavidson.net ) tucked along the
road between Hana and Kipahulu on the ocean side of the highway. Many of the works
here are either oil paintings on handmade paper or an array of paper collages. There's a
Hawaiian/Polynesian theme coursing through much of the artwork unique and relevant to
Hana. The studio itself is a work of art in that it opens out to the Hana coastline. If you are
more interested in fine art than tumbling waterfalls, call ahead to arrange a visit.
Ark Ceramics studio and gallery (808/344-3885, www.arkceramics.net , 11am-4pm) is
nestled eight miles past Hana in a section known locally as Koali. You'll need to call ahead
and arrange an appointment, but if you're a tea-lover, you'll be amazed at artist Arrabella
Ark's pottery prowess in creating teapots in the traditional raku form.