Walking along beautiful Punalu’u Black Sands Beach, little ‘Ili’ili busily searches for the perfect small, black lava pebbles she is named after.

When the signs are right and the spirits permit, she gathers the ‘ili’ilis into her sacred Pupu (shell). Chanting a Pule (prayer) to give thanks for the gift, ‘Ili’ili cleans the stones with fire and charges them with her Mana (spiritual energy).

‘Ili’ili is a healing dancer. Everybody cherishes her special Lomi’ili’ili massages. She always places and moves the sacred hot lava pebbles on just the right places of the body to draw out the pain.

To invoke the blessings of the spirits ‘Ili’ili chants and dances the wonderful Hula ‘Ili’ili, using her lava rocks as stone castanets.

‘Ili’ili’s Tutu (grandmother) sewed her turquoise fern dress. Tutu crocheted matching panties and shoes. Last Tutu adorned ‘Ili’ili’s beautiful hair with a beautiful Maile Haku and wrapped a white conch shell lei around her neck. Maile is the lei of eternal love.

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

‘Ili’ili is about 4” tall fitting in the palm of your hand. The body is made out of stretch cotton and wired for flexibility. The eyes and mouth are intricately embroidered onto the face.

‘Ili’ili has tiny little hands and feet, ears, buttocks, and a belly button. All accessories were individually handcrafted.

‘Ili’Ili is not a dress up doll. All of her clothing and accessories are sewn and/or glued onto her.

Doll care: Gently brush the dolls and their clothing with a soft dry toothbrush to remove dust. Always brush the faces and bodies upwards towards the hair. Do not brush the hair!

Every part of ’Ili’ili has been lovingly handcrafted to create a new friend who will last a lifetime.

‘Ili’ili is a one of a kind collectible display dolls handcrafted by Hawaiian Dolls. She comes with her story and a certificate of authenticity.

‘Ili’ili is a collector’s items bringing you the spiritual power of Hawaii.