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VINTAGE OHAI‘ULA ORIGINALS HANDMADE HAWAII FOLDING PICTURE FRAME
Vintage new old stock (NOS), unused and retained in its original Ohai‘ula Originals packaging. Original plastic packaging shows age/storage wear and wrinkling.
A charming and unusually small vintage Hawaiian folding picture frame by Ohai‘ula Originals, preserved in its original labeled packaging.
Handcrafted in Hawaii, this miniature frame features a tightly woven natural-fiber exterior in warm cream, straw and tan tones. The front is embellished with a dimensional hand-formed woven flower, braided natural-fiber loops and a beautifully patterned natural seashell, giving the piece a distinctly Hawaiian coastal character.
The original gold maker label remains attached to the packaging and reads:
“Mahalo from Ohai‘ula Originals Handmade with Aloha Hawaii”
The frame folds closed into a compact approximately 2.25\" x 2.5\" form and opens as a small hinged picture frame for displaying miniature photographs. Its tiny scale makes it especially appealing as a Hawaiian souvenir, travel keepsake, shelf or curio display, coastal décor accent, or addition to a collection of vintage Hawaiiana.
ESTIMATED AGE
Circa 1980s, possibly dating from the late 1970s–1980s period. An exact production year has not been located, so this dating is an informed estimate rather than a documented manufacturer date.
MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION
• Handwoven natural plant-fiber / lauhala-style exterior • Natural seashell embellishment • Hand-formed woven flower • Braided natural-fiber decorative loops • Hinged / folding picture-frame construction • Handmade in Hawaii • Original Ohai‘ula Originals packaging and maker label
Approximately 2.25\" wide x 2.5\" high x 0.5\" thick when closed.
CONDITION
Vintage condition with natural variation, toning and minor age-related characteristics inherent to the woven organic materials. The frame remains inside its original vintage plastic packaging, which shows expected wrinkling and age from storage. Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition.
The original packaging has been retained rather than opened in order to preserve the Ohai‘ula Originals maker label and the piece as it was found.
Please note: Any listing photograph depicting the frame fully opened outside of its packaging is a digital visualization provided only to demonstrate the frame’s folding configuration. The actual item for sale remains in the original packaging shown in the photographs.
A wonderfully petite piece of vintage Hawaiiana with strong island craftsmanship, original maker identification and an appealing combination of traditional woven texture and natural shell decoration.
KEYWORDS
Vintage Hawaii, Hawaiiana, Ohaiula Originals, Ohai‘ula Originals, handmade Hawaii, Hawaiian picture frame, folding photo frame, miniature picture frame, lauhala frame, woven frame, natural fiber, pandanus style, Hawaiian weaving, seashell frame, shell decor, coastal decor, tropical decor, island souvenir, Hawaii souvenir, vintage Hawaiian gift, beach decor, original packaging
