| Sep 20 |
Beaten and Basted: A Collection of Rare Kapa and Q: The Daughters of Hawai'i are pleased to announce the opening of a special exhibit featuring Hawaiian kapa and quilts. This event will kick off the second part of a four-part Kama'aina Day series at the palace, and take place from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The event is FREE and open to the public; palace tours, activities for keiki, and light refreshments will all be available.
Organized by the Daughters of Hawai'i, this presentation of Hawaiian quilts and kapa cloth displays the uniqe styles and techniques of Hawaiian quilt and cloth makers. The rarely displayed quilted patchwork smoking jacket of King Kamehameha IV, handmade by Queen Emma, will be highlighted at this event.
The exhibit will be free for one day only! Following the opening, the Beaten and Basted exhibit will run until October 31st, 2008, and will be included in the standard tour of Queen Emma Summer Palace (admission fee adult, child, and kama'aina).
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