Seattle-based artist Dawn Frasier, a.k.a. Sophista-tiki, has designed some lush Polynesian-inspired fabrics, available for purchase through Spoonflower. There are currently seven designs available, and more designs … Continue reading Polynesian Fabric Designs by Sophista-tiki
I last mentioned Velvet Glass on Critiki News in 2006, when they first started selling their stunning mosaics online. In the intervening four years, their pieces have … Continue reading Velvet Glass Has Something for Everyone
Kevin Kidney is the A#1 lover of all things Hawaiian Eye, the 1959-63 Warner Bros. TV show… he’s also, in my opinion, the A#1 Polynesian Pop … Continue reading Hawaiian Eye Tiki Mug by Kevin Kidney
Tiki bar construction is a bit weird — it’s an effort to intentionally create something that looks a little haphazard, a little goofy, and frankly… a … Continue reading Another Woodworker Comes to Tiki, With Lovely Results
Susannah Mosher, a.k.a. Atomikitty, has started a coconut monkey refuge: Captured and brought to the states as souvenirs of exotic tropical vacations, or with servicemen after … Continue reading The Coconut Monkey Project
I lovelovelove this new mug from Munktiki. It’s called Pokop Kambang; only Munktiki can say for sure, but it looks to me like they were heavily … Continue reading Pokop Kambang — New Mug from Munktiki
On Saturday, April 14, Judd’s Hill winery in Napa will be holding their First Annual Judd’s Hill Musical Bonanza. The lineup is pretty impressive: APE (quite … Continue reading Napa Valley: Judd’s Hill Musical Bonanza
