The Hawaiian Grass House in Bishop Museum
One of the last surviving authentic traditional Hawaiian dwellings was reconstructed at the turn of the century (1902) and is preserved at Bishop Museum. The posts and rafters are from an abandoned house built before 1800 in Miloli‘i Valley, Kaua‘i. Other materians used in the house are from various places on the islands of Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i.
Catherine Summers has documented the history of this house, thatched with pili grass. Included are sketches of lashing and thatching techniques, along with revelaing photographs taken during various stages of construction.
$2.95
isbn 978-0-930897-27-7
softcover, 6x9, 53pp.
Available at Bishop Museum's Shop Pacifica (phone 808-848-4158, email at shop@bishopmuseum.org ) and other fine bookstores throughout the islands.
