Hale Kai

Woodworks

Hilo, Hawaii

Located on the shores of the Big Island of Hawaii, Hale Kai Woodworks specializes in sourcing the native woods exclusive to the island. Each piece is hand selected by a second generation craftsman. Some examples include exotic Koa, Mango, Lychee, Albezia, Avocado and many more. The beauty in these exquisite woods are carefully approached to determine how to expose its best features and display its unique appearance.

Your craftsman, spending years in a shop by the sea, living a dream of creating unique, beautiful, custom woodwork that brings your vision to life. Whether it be a custom live edge table, a memory of your travels in paradise, a truly unique gift, the little shop by the sea is sure to craft something that fills a special place in your home.

Raw, Uniquely Hawaiian

Sourcing

To some it may just look like wood. However, each piece is carefully selected directly from the source, right here in Hawaii. These woods are exotic and at times, extremely expensive, often costing as much as 80% of the finished product price. Each piece is hand selected by a 2nd generation craftsman that has spent over 50 years perfecting the craft.

Vision

Bringing your vision to life takes time and planning. While we let the craftsman perform the art of woodworking, we love to bring an element of personalization that makes the piece uniquely you. Weather its a simple anniversary date, initials, or an extravagant photographic carving we can bring your vision to the forefront of your project.

Crafting Art

The finished product is always the most exciting part. From exotic wood in its raw most natural state, to days or weeks later, into a beautiful pice of art that is sure to spark conversation or a core memory from your time in paradise. This process takes time, love and talent, depending on the project you can look forward to seeing it in your home on average 7-14 days.