High up in the Kaiholena mountains, Iolani (Heavenly Hawk) honors the Akuas (spirits) with the ancient Kahiko Hula. Her sacred Aumakua (ancestral spirit) is the Hawaiian ‘Io (hawk). ‘Io loves to ride on Iolani’s arm and enhance her dance.

‘Io always reveals his miraculous powers and loving concerns to her. ‘Io empowers, guides, protect and inspires her. He heightens Iolani’s awareness and lets her true soul light shine through.

In Hawaii the ‘Io is considered the hawk of the Ali’i (royalty). He is a messenger of the Akuas (spirits). The sacred bird teaches us to look at life from a higher perspective. ‘Io is the king of the Hawaiian birds.

Iolani’s Tutu (grandmother) sewed her red and yellow top and Pa’u hula skirt. Last Tutu wrapped a precious Pikake shaped mother of pearl necklace around her neck.

All these precious things were Tutu’s gifts of Aloha (Love) to her beloved Mo’opuna Wahine (granddaughter).

Iolani is a 10” tall cloth doll who was individually handcrafted on the Big Island of Hawaii with the greatest love and respect for all that is Hawaii.

The body is made out of doll skin, stuffed with high quality poly fill and wired for flexibility. The eyes and mouth are intricately embroidered onto the face giving the doll a unique personality.

‘Io is about 2.5” tall. He is made out of faux fur, partially crocheted and real feathers.

All accessories were individually hand crafted.

Iolani is not dress up dolls. All clothing and accessories are sewn and/or glued onto her.

Doll care: Gently brush the dolls and their clothing with a soft toothbrush to remove dust. Always brush the faces and bodies upwards towards the hair. You may gently finger comb her hair.

Iolani and ‘Io are one of a kind Hawaiian Art Dolls and come with a booklet and certificate of authenticity. They are display dolls and collector’s item bringing you the spiritual power of Hawaii.

Every bit of Iolani and ‘Io has been lovingly handcrafted to create new friends who will last a lifetime.