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Meet our Ohana.....

As most of you already know this is now a family business. Over the years because of increasing health problems and a busy schedule it was time for me to include the help from my family. I found that I could no longer do it alone and have made my Brother Kulani my business partner / manager. We also have the support of close Childhood friends and student helpers that we consider family here in the Islands.

He mau makana nâu kêia na kô mâkou kûpuna.
"These are gifts for you from our elders".

By their living examples, our kûpuna (elders) bestowed their Hawaiian values upon their keiki (children) and mo`opuna (grandchildren). These were the best gifts given, as lives imbued with these values are immeasurably enhanced and truly waiwai (rich), i.e., in heart and in spirit. Together we share this gift with you.

Picture of Aunty Debbie and Nalani at Bishop Museum. Aunty Debbie was celebrating over 45 years of teaching.

Kulani Ryan

This is my Brother Kulani. Kulani is my business partner and manager. He keeps my schedule and helps to make decisions. He also travels with me. He has a way with keeping me calm and providing me with spiritual comfort. Kulani also helps with teachings and lectures on Hawaiian culture. He is my only Brother and we are very close. His personality and aloha spirit is loved by all of our students and instructors.

Aunty Carla Wright

Aunty Carla is a long time childhood friend that became in charge of sales and production in 2004.

She has been my extra hands in production and has also travelled with me to do workshops and demonstrations in Hawaii and the US. She has always been very supportive and also takes over classes while I am abroad. She is shown here at my house relaxing with my dog Remy.

My husband James, son Jerico and daughter Tamika

They are all part of my strong support system.

Kele Sunia

Kulani's daughter Kele helps with teaching and also preparing fabrics for me to design.

TOKO LTD. - Japan Distrubution

Nalani, Uncle Taro Sieno, Aunty Carla.

Taro and his wife Takako (not shown) is our Japan distributors and runs NOA a Hawaiian quilt association called "Nalani Ohana Association". They handle any and all kit and product sales in Japan for wholesale/retail sales. Japan sales please contact them directly toko@toko-t.co.jp and they will be happy to assist you with ALOHA... The Sieno's live in Hawaii part time and works with me directly. They are OHANA to us. They will also assist in events concerning me.