Puanani Van Dorpe

1933–2014 (age 81)

lei master/artist

Biography

Puanani Van Dorpe was a revered lei master and artist from O'ahu who dedicated her life to preserving and celebrating Hawaiian cultural traditions. Through her skillful hands and deep knowledge, she created beautiful lei that embodied the spirit and history of the Hawaiian islands.

Her contributions to Hawaiian arts and crafts left a lasting legacy, inspiring generations to appreciate and continue the sacred practice of lei making. Puanani's work served as a bridge between tradition and contemporary Hawaiian culture.

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