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For over 65 years, Martin & MacArthur craftsmen have made Hawaii's fine Koa furniture and exquisite Hawaii paintings, jewelry and accessories for gracious Hawaiian living.
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Martin & MacArthur craftsmen create masterful furniture, sculpture, glass, feathers and bronze with Hawaiian sensibility
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How Can You Tell a Good Koa Box? A Guide to Cho...
A fine koa box is much more than a place to store jewelry. It can hold letters, photographs, important documents, family mementos, watches, keepsakes, recipes, desk accessories, and countless small...
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How Can You Tell a Good Koa Box? A Guide to Choosing an Heirloom-Qu...
A fine koa box is much more than a place to store jewelry. It can hold letters, photographs, important documents, family mementos, watches, keepsakes, recipes, desk accessories, and countless small objects that become part of everyday life. The right koa box can be equally appropriate for a man or woman, and its purpose can evolve over generations. When evaluating a koa box, look beyond the simple question of whether it is made from koa wood. The most important considerations are the Authenticity and provenance of the koa Beauty and variation of the grain Chatoyance Proper drying and stabilization of the wood Quality of construction and joinery Finish Design Functionality Reputation of the craftsman or maker
Michael Powell: Painting Hawaiʻi Through Light,...
Michael Powell’s paintings of Hawaiʻi are distinguished by something that cannot be learned simply by visiting the Islands with a sketchbook or camera. His work comes from decades of living...
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Michael Powell: Painting Hawaiʻi Through Light, Color and a Lifetim...
Michael Powell’s paintings of Hawaiʻi are distinguished by something that cannot be learned simply by visiting the Islands with a sketchbook or camera. His work comes from decades of living within the landscape he paints—studying its changing light, understanding its weather, observing the movement of clouds across the Koʻolau Mountains, and experiencing Hawaiʻi as home. Central to Powell’s development as an artist was his longtime relationship with acclaimed Hawaiʻi artist Hiroshi Tagami, who became Powell’s mentor, artistic partner, and one of the most important influences on his career. Together, Tagami and Powell lived and worked at their plantation home and gallery in Kahaluʻu, at the foot of the Koʻolau Mountains. Those mountains became part of their daily lives and, for Powell, an enduring artistic subject.
Collector's Guide to Fine Art in Hawaiʻi: Artis...
Fine art in Hawaiʻi is shaped by something that cannot easily be duplicated elsewhere: an extraordinary convergence of landscape, light, ocean, culture, history, and a powerful sense of place. For...
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Collector's Guide to Fine Art in Hawaiʻi: Artists, Traditions, Hist...
Fine art in Hawaiʻi is shaped by something that cannot easily be duplicated elsewhere: an extraordinary convergence of landscape, light, ocean, culture, history, and a powerful sense of place. For generations, artists have attempted to capture Hawaiʻi not simply as scenery, but as an experience—the changing color of the ocean, the dramatic ridges of the Koʻolau Mountains, the quiet of an early morning shoreline, the movement of clouds and trade winds, and the human stories that give the Islands their identity. Understanding fine art in Hawaiʻi requires looking beyond subject matter. A successful painting of Hawaiʻi is not important merely because it depicts Diamond Head, a beach, a flower, or a mountain. Its value begins with the artist and extends to the originality of the vision, mastery of composition and...
What Makes Fine Furniture Fine? How to Recogni...
Fine furniture is not defined by price, brand name, decoration, or even the type of wood alone. It is the result of exceptional materials, thoughtful design, skilled construction, careful finishing,...
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What Makes Fine Furniture Fine? How to Recognize True Quality and ...
Fine furniture is not defined by price, brand name, decoration, or even the type of wood alone. It is the result of exceptional materials, thoughtful design, skilled construction, careful finishing, and an understanding of how a piece should perform and age over decades. The difference is often found in details that are easy to overlook: how boards are selected and matched, how joints are engineered, how drawers fit, how surfaces feel to the hand, how the piece is finished, and even how carefully the areas you cannot see are constructed. The finest furniture is designed not simply to look beautiful when it is new, but to remain beautiful, functional, repairable, and meaningful for generations.
Customer Testimonials
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We love shopping here.
I bought my husband a Koa Wood watch from here. We also bought Koa wood wedding bands recently and a beautiful Koa wood picture frame. It's a great place to purchase a little of Hawaii to bring home. Things that mean something and have purpose. Not to mention, things that get others attention. My husband gets lots of compliments on his watch! Staff is always nice. They truly give a little Aloha spirit.-Christie R. Honolulu, HI
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Went into the store expecting to see items geared toward the Maui tourist, and was pleasantly surprised to find high quality, island-made goods. We ended up buying our wedding rings here. (The sales associate) is awesome and was very patient as we decided on a style. They are highly recommended.-
Jeff B. Aptos, CA
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This is a great shop. They have all sorts of fabulous Hawaiian gifts and locally made art, jewelry and other souvenirs. The gifts here are upscale yet in many cases affordable. I couldn't resist leaving without purchasing a cute necklace first. Definitely stop in here and check it out...the service is friendly and nice too!-
Dawn M. Chicago, IL
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My custom Koa furniture arrived one week early. Was packaged so well for protection through delivery. High quality, definitely exceeded our expectations. The store's staff were very easy to work with throughout the entire ordering process. Couldn't have asked for a better experience.-
Cari A. San Diego, CA
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I went here today with a friend who was looking at watches. J gave incredible service from start to finish. He answered questions on the phone, helped us feel comfortable trying on each of the beautiful watches we wanted to see on our wrists and in the end I was able to find a beautiful print from Heather Brown that J was kind enough to wrap nicely for me to take home.-
Darren J. Kailua, HI
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For some reason, I've always felt intimidated to go inside of Martin & MacArthur because it seemed like it would be out of my price range. However, last week I was pleasantly surprised with this store.
Yes, there are things here that are pretty pricey. However, there are also items that are less than $100 like their koa bracelets. The great thing about this place is that they sell well-made, quality products that are absolutely beautiful. I have a few weddings this summer, and I know that I'll probably be coming here for gifts.-Camilla C. Honolulu, HI