Today i went for a walk in old industrial and it started to rain so i ducked into the international…read moremarket to hide and was surprised at how few shops were there. I walked in and out looking around and all i got from a few vendors was a simple hello if that, Which made me feel rather unwelcome. Then i went around to the back and found Trudy's and was immediately greeted with warm and cheery "hello, how are you?" She talked to me about how everything in her shop is made on the island and asked if i wanted to see anything in particular. She was so helpful she pointed out a pair of "Rare Treasures" earrings that she thought i would like and i loved them! I told her I'll take them! I simply adore my new earrings and Couldn't be happier with my purchase. I'm so glad it rained and i will definitely be going back to support the local businesses and not that cheap made in china imitation stuff.

Located in the Kona International Market…read more Trudy's only carries local made (Hawaii) art. I bought some jewelry of dichromic glass and some earrings. there were painting/prints. A little pricey, but I guess that is the price of art...

2 stars because store hours was not updated on Yelp. Drove here on Monday to find they're closed…read more Bummers. From window shopping, looks like there's a good selection of lauhala crafts. Guess we'll check it out next time we make it to Kona \m/

Great customer care. The products are handmade and of the best quality--a wonderful sample of…read moreshops of old Hawaii. An excellent source of lauhala weaving.

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Setup an amazing and very elaborate wedding activities. Everyone had a truly special moment.read more

This was a really great art store on the big Island that I was surprised to find. The selection was…read morereally great and they had great prices. I would have bought more to support the business and because the prices were so good but I didn't have room in my suitcase.

Another much needed Kona store closed. Its so very sad. Ali'I drive stores are closing because of…read morethe huge parking fees with signs starting to show up all over town. Stores are forced out further from town to provide free parking and reasonable rent but there's no foot traffic. These problems must be fixed for the businesses to succeed and serve our community.

My Beautiful Bride and I thoroughly enjoyed the "Chocolate & Coffee Farm Tour with Gourmet Cacao…read moreLuncheon". The four-course lunch included diverse chocolate-enhanced dishes. Out tour guide Hannah expertly guided us through each course, highlighting the uniqueness of each element of the meal. Portion sizes were generous. After lunch, Hannah led us on a tour of the onsite coffee and cacao plantations. The tour was short in terms of distance but deep in terms of knowledge and hands-on experience. Other reviewers have cited your guides' adult-themed or insensitive attempts at humor. With Hannah, communication was sensitive, thoughtful, and clear. Her enthusiasm and passion charmed me. I give this lunch and tour my highest recommendation: A+ and My Beautiful Bride and I thoroughly enjoyed the "Chocolate & Coffee Farm Tour with Gourmet Cacao Luncheon". The four-course lunch included diverse chocolate-enhanced dishes. Out tour guide Hannah expertly guided us through each course, highlighting the uniqueness of each element of the meal. Portion sizes were generous. After lunch, Hannah led us on a tour of the onsite coffee and cacao plantations. The tour was short in terms of distance but deep in terms of knowledge and hands-on experience. Other reviewers have cited your guides' adult-themed or insensitive attempts at humor. With Hannah, communication was sensitive, thoughtful, and clear. Her enthusiasm and passion charmed me. I give this lunch and tour my highest recommendation: A+ and

This is an adorable store with reasonable prices and outstanding unique gifts. There's even a bar…read morein the back serving chocolate cocktails. I especially enjoyed these mini chocolate cinnamon caramel tarts for just $2.50. It had a buttery crust with a dense caramel chocolate filling with a cinnamon kick. It was really outstanding and easily rivals gourmet pastries in San Francisco. I plan to buy at least four on our way to the airport so I can bring some home to friends and family.

I can't say enough nice things about this business! We are regular visitors to Maui and stop in…read moreevery single time we are here. If you are lucky, you will get to meet the artist and she will explain exactly what she does. It's phenomenal. Her work is unbelievable. She is lovely! Today I was helped by Aaron--just as kind and helpful. If you want a truly unique souvenir or piece of art for your home, this is THE place. Highest recommendation.

Whether you're local or visiting Kona, Nana's Clay Flowers is a must, especially if you're looking…read morefor a unique, handmade gift for yourself or someone else. The artistry of these clay flowers is like nothing we've ever seen anywhere else. They look so real! From orchids to plumeria, hibiscus to bird of paradise (and more), you'll do a double take when you realize these flowers are in fact sculpted from clay! My husband and I walked in last Nov and met Tara who was in the process of preparing the clay to sculpt a new flower. We paused to watch and she kindly told us about her process and even gave me a small hibiscus she literally made in under 5 minutes! Mahalo again, Tara! I keep that perfect little mini flower on display at home along with a couple of other flowers we bought that day, and they always makes me smile :) Friends & fam who we gifted flowers to also loved theirs! Think about it, you'll never have to water the flowers, they'll stay vibrant and perfect forever, and you'll have a beautiful memento of Kona/Hawaii that's 100% better than anything you'd find in an ABC Store or other generic souvenir shop (and those items are usually not even made in Hawaii).

This store is amazing! The ladies were very welcoming, helpful and knowledgeable. I am a beginner…read morecrocheter and was looking for some yarn. They have a wide selection of yarn that is unavailable on Oahu. They even carry locally made yarn which was beautiful. They have lots of beautiful quilts hanging on the walls as well as crochet and knitted items as well. They even have binders of free patterns that you can take home with you. I was blown away! The store is beautiful to be in, so neat, organized and colorful. I wish I was into quilting so I could buy some of their colorful fabric! There is an ample parking lot so parking shouldn't be a problem. There is an iPad in the store where you need to punch in your license plate for 90 minutes of free parking. The yarns were reasonably priced. I ended up buying 2 skeins to crochet some butterflies. Highly recommend this store for your quilt, crochet or knitting needs. I only wish we had a store like this on Oahu!

Nice selection of fabrics! Lots of batiks. Perfect for vacation souvenir sewing!! I bought an…read moreadorable kit and fabric/pattern for a "Blind Date" quilt. I'll be back next time I come to the island.

This is a great little local book store. We had finished the books we brought on vacation. They…read morehave a nice collection, plus other items, such as puzzles. We were thrilled to find it so close to our resort & with free parking in the shopping center.

Great friendly people and cats! Books for both adults & kids. Located south of Kona town.read more

Bought hundreds of dollars worth of jewelry at a local fair...many of which were gifts for friends…read moreand family. How embarrassed was I when one of the alleged indigenous wooden bracelets was nothing but cheap plastic with some sort of sticker appliqué that rubbed off after less than a week? Don't trust anything from these fraudsters. For shame on you for peddling fake junk and not being honest about it.

Last year my husband bought for me a beautiful Larimar…read more necklace from a vendor in a local marketplace. This year it was his intent to buy me a ring to match, unfortunately the place we bought from last year did not have any rings, Therefore it became our goal to find a ring and we searched high and low in Kona and the vicinity, and no-one had a Larimar ring. Then late yesterday afternoon we ventured into Eclectic Craftsman and they like the other places had necklaces and earrings but alas again no rings:(. That is when Marie says I'll get my husband Phil to make you one! We picked the stone of an existing earring and Marie said she was pretty sure Phil could and would make me a ring before we left town and well 24 hors later I have a new ring on my finger! Their store is loaded with beautiful jewelry, native Hawaiian arts and crafts all really beautifully done and at very reasonable prices. Please go in and check them out they are right on Ali'i Drive, I know we will be visiting them again on our next trip to Kona!

I came here to buy a gold necklace and the employee working was so helpful and kind! Local artists…read moreand jewelers!

Buyer be aware! I purchased a Ted Dailey necklace for $180 only to find the exact same necklace…read moredown the street at a shop on the corner next to the shaved ice shop for $120. I called the shop and the owner advised that he couldn't contol how much another shop sold it for. I asked if I could return it so I could purchase it from the other shop and he said "no because he had already paid the artist." I had just purchased it two days ago. So as I said, "Buyer Be Aware" shop around and compare prices before buying especially from this store!