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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 and his wife Kim. 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 prodcution 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 with her two Daughters "Aloha" & "Brandi".

Karen Finley

Karen Finley helps with production of orders, teaching, sales you name it. She was Aunty Debbie's helper at the Bishop Museum for many years. She now continues to volunteer her time to help me to continue my Grnadmothers legacy.

Duty Free helpers....

Duty Free helpers. Stacey Stanley, Karen Finley with Carla and I. Karens husband Butch is also in the picture.

Naomi Berardy - Tour Group workshops Hawaii...

Naomi Berardy handles all Tour Group workshops that we have here in Hawaii. If you're a Tour company and would like to schedule a workshop with me please contact Naomi at naomi@dbihawaii.com she will be happy to assist you. These workshop will offer your clients a one of a kind Hawaiian experience in the art of Hawaiian quiltng.

TOKO LTD. - Japan Distrubution

Nalani, Uncle Taro Sieno, Aunty Carla.

Taro and his wife Takako (not shown) is our Japan distributors. They handle any and all kit and product sales in Japan for 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.