Archive for April, 2010

Featured Tiki Carver: Kealoha From The Valley Of Waianae

Posted in Tiki Decor on April 13, 2010 by tikimasterblog

We currently have our master carver specialized in Tikis who will demonstrate how to carve a Tiki, actually your first Tiki. Also what it takes to carve a 10-foot Tiki.

Tikimaster.com is going to feature one of its carvers on a weekly basis or on a monthly basis depending on the on-going projects

We just brought on board Keoni who is focusing on endangered species like dolphins, seals, nenes (Hawaiian bird) and much more.

And finally the third phase will be to feature our carver specialized in signs from Tiki signs to nautical signs, coastal signs, pirate signs, skull and bones signs.

If you are too a carver or a master carver, please email us your bio with signature projects and we will give you a spot on our featured carver series and have a chance to enter our carver finale. “How Big Is Your Tiki?”

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Discover The Old Hawaii With Our Nostalgic Bamboo Frames

Posted in Surf Decor on April 10, 2010 by tikimasterblog

This Hawaiiana shop or showroom was located on the outside skirt of the East side of Oahu, a little town named Kailua. Actually if you have been watching the news this is were Barrack Obama stayed during his trip to Hawaii. The store is called Kamakani Enterprises, Inc with over 15,000 sq/ft of  Tiki decor, Surf decor, Pirate decor, Coastal and Nautical decor, Hawaiian decor and Skull & Bones decor. You can also find them on the Web at www.tikimaster.com.

During our last trip to Oahu we came across these one of a kind bamboo painted frames depicting scenes from the old Hawaii. Eventhough we ‘ve found them in other shop or Web sites, the quality were far superior from the stand point that each one was hand carved and hand painted with great attention to details.

Sign available thru the artist Carole Beller
Shy of being a candy store for grown up, you will be sure to find a great conversation piece for your next Luau party. The selection of Tikis is without a doubt the largest one, from 8 inches Tikis to 10 footers it is absolutely mesmerizing. Prior to visiting Hawaii, my wife and I were in San Diego and we had the chance to visit quite a few Tiki stores. Some of them even claim to have the largest selection of Tikis in the country…well this notion has been redefined.

For more tips on tropical decor or simply on how to get your hand on a cool Tiki or home decor accessories…please drop us a line.
Mahalo Nui Loa,
Michael & Shawn

For wholesale inquiries & B2B visit: 
SourceTropical.com

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Looking For Pirate Decor & Accessories? Tikimaster.com’s got it!

Posted in Pirate Decor on April 7, 2010 by tikimasterblog

We found that Florida is actually known for its pirate decor! Interestingly enough, Tikis are tied to them indirectly. You could very well have your Tiki bar as the center piece and use a Tiki carving with either some surf accessories such as hand carved surf signed or some pirate signs or vintage pirate framed paintings.

Well, we all know that Hawaii is known for its Tikis and Polynesian carvings…California is as well known for its surf culture.

Did you know this amount pirate history: The history of piracy dates back more than 3000 years, but its true word depends on the actual meaning of the word ‘pirate’. In English, the word piracy has many different meanings and its usage is still pretty new. Today, some uses of the word have no particular meaning at all.

A meaning was first ascribed to the word piracy sometime before the XVII century. It seems the word pirate (peirato) was first used in about 140 BC by the Roman historian Polybius. The Greek historian Plutarch, writing in about 100 A.D., gave the oldest clear definition of piracy. He described pirates as those who attack without legal authority not only ships, but also maritime cities. Piracy was described for the first time, among others, in Homer’s The Iliad and The Odyssey.

For more information on pirate decor products visit www.tikimaster.com or PirateDecoration.com “The Ultimate Source For Pirate Decor Products”

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Nautical Decor & Nautical Signs Hit The Hawaiian Islands!

Posted in nautical decor on April 6, 2010 by tikimasterblog
One of TikiMaster.com‘s newest item is nautical signal flags. Try using these flags to spell out your last name, a child’s name for their nautical themed bedroom, or give them as a gift. Check out these ideas – Here is LOVE spelled out…we think this would be a great house warming gift. Or how about BEACH as a thank you gift for staying at a friend’s beach house. Whatever you choose to spell, know that these nautical signal flag signs are hand made, and hand painted with great attention to detail.
Ships ahoy Mate! TikiMaster.com just received a new container of nautical decor and nautical signs. Spruce up your beach house, decorate your den, or stock up on gifts for all your friends! TikiMaster.com has everything nautical for your beach house, lake house, or cottage by the sea.

Are lighthouses or sailboatsyour thing? Check out our newest collections of vintage lighthouses and vintage sailboats. We offer all of our original designs in vintage washed blue, yellow, or red. Try using them as a set of three in all three colors to add a pop of color to any room.

Check out TikiMaster.com or simply Nautical-Signs.com for all of ournautical decor, nautical signs and much more. We wish you smooth sailing!! Aloha!

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Posted in Hawaiian gifts on April 5, 2010 by tikimasterblog

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Obama bobble heads make wiggle wacky-woo – Hawaii Business – Starbulletin.com

Posted in Uncategorized on April 5, 2010 by tikimasterblog

Obama bobble heads make wiggle wacky-woo – Hawaii Business – Starbulletin.com.

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Hawaiian Gifts & Novelty – Island Style

Posted in Hawaiian gifts, Tiki Decor on April 1, 2010 by tikimasterblog
Hawaiian carved tiki

Hand carved tiki by Hawaiian carvers

The most popular Hawaiian gifts are tikis, tiki bars, Hawaiian tropical decor, and Hawaiian dashboard dolls. The tikis, tiki bar, the tropical décor and the dashboard doll pieces or materials are especially hand-crafted by highly trained and experienced craftsmen. The carved tikis include tiki masks of various types such as Hawaiian tiki masks, Fijian tiki masks, painted tiki masks, and bamboo tiki masks. The other unique carved tikis in Hawaiian gifts are tiki bars, tiki totems, primitive tikis, modern tikis, and tiki wall plaques.

The special Hawaiian tropical décor gift items lay emphasis on outdoor accent. They consist of items like outdoor tikis, tiki signs, ornamentally carved outdoor lanterns, architectural pots, bamboo poles, fencing, and accessories, thatches and thatch covers, tropical furniture, tropical matting, and outdoor tiki bar items. The tropical décor items also include painted reliefs, vintage frames, printed and poster gift pieces such as Hawaiian flora, hula dance, mermaids, floral images, aloha tropical signs, nautical signs, palm girls, sunset travel, romantic moonlight, and ukulele, apart from photographic tropical décor memorabilia like nostalgic photography and surfing photography.

The most popular Hawaiian gifts are tikis, tiki bars, Hawaiian tropical decor, and Hawaiian dashboard dolls. The tikis, tiki bar, the tropical décor and the dashboard doll pieces or materials are especially hand-crafted by highly trained and experienced craftsmen. The carved tikis include tiki masks of various types such as Hawaiian tiki masks, Fijian tiki masks, painted tiki masks, and bamboo tiki masks. The other unique carved tikis in Hawaiian gifts are tiki bars, tiki totems, primitive tikis, modern tikis, and tiki wall plaques. The special Hawaiian tropical décor gift items lay emphasis on outdoor accent. They consist of items like outdoor tikis, tiki signs, ornamentally carved outdoor lanterns, architectural pots, bamboo poles, fencing, and accessories, thatches and thatch covers, tropical furniture, tropical matting, and outdoor tiki bar items. The tropical décor items also include painted reliefs, vintage frames, printed and poster gift pieces such as Hawaiian flora, hula dance, mermaids, floral images, aloha tropical signs, nautical signs, palm girls, sunset travel, romantic moonlight, and ukulele, apart from photographic tropical décor memorabilia like nostalgic photography and surfing photography.

Visit www.tikimaster.com for more information.

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