Archive for June, 2010

Tikimaster.com Going International In Tahiti!

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

I was very surprised when I took my last trip to Papete that Hawaiian Tiki was a big deal! Who would I ever imagined that morning…I was sipping my coffee when I open the local newspaper and to my surprise Tikimaster.com was on top of the local news.

The Tiki culture in the US is growing drastically and I noticed that almost everyday a new Tiki Web site is popping right and left on Google. So what gives?
Well, it’s pretty easy nowadays to build a Web site and you have companies such as SourceTropical.com who drop ship Tikis, Tiki masks, Tiki Totems, Tropical decor, Surf decor and Hawaiian decor products…straight from Hawaii! You don’t have to hold any inventory! You make the sale, you profit, they ship. Jerome Coudrier, President of Kamakani Enterprises, Inc is leading the market since 2000 by being at the fore front of the Tiki market.
Let’s not forget that Tikimaster.com was also picked up by local news in France, Germany, Japan and Australia in 2010 alone. So is the Tiki trend here to stay?
Well, I think it is more than a trend… it is a lifestyle, a way of thinking!

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Tiki 2010 – New Carved Tiki 9 FOOTER – Made in Hawaii

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

I just wanted to start 2010 the right way, I started mid December to carve this Ku Tiki from a single log of Monkey Pod (Acacia Koa). I started with the chainsaw but quickly I had to use the chisel to give the hand carved look and feel. This Ku Tiki – Tiki of strength – weighs about 1500 lbs. The Tiki has already been spoken for and it will take a trip to San Diego…

The challenge is to move it and crate it without breaking off the arms or the head piece. We use a pretty heavy duty fork lift from the army where the blades are able to rotate 18o degrees. What we’re going to do is apply a natural finish to nourish the wood and protect it from the outdoor elements. As the wood is aging the color of the Tiki will become darker. Also, please make sure that the wood is as green as possible before starting the Tiki carving process; it just makes it easier as opposed to an old log.

Then another key element is to let the wood dry on its own to prevent major cracking. If you want the wood to cure properly…time is your best asset!

I’m now planning on carving a Kuka Ilimoku (Tiki God of King Kamehameha) which will be carved from a log of iron wood. The Tiki will measure 10 feet tall and our customer requested to have the Tiki stained in dark brown.

Tiki Learning: The four main gods were Kane, Ku, Lono and Kanaloa. Demi-gods included Pele and many others. Kane was the god of sunlight, fresh water, and natural life. Ku was the god of war and the male generating power. Lono was the god of peace, fertility, winds, rain and sports. Kanaloa was god of the ocean; Pele, the goddess of fire. The complexities of the relationships between all Hawaiian gods are explained in many legends.

Each Hawaiian family had its own aumakua (personal god) which protected them. For some it was the shark, others the pig, and so on. It was thought that spirits could communicate to the living through dreams and often appeared in the form of the family’s aumakua.

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Holokai Grill Restaurant – Coolest Polynesian & Tiki Experience in Hawaii

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Unfortunately the restaurant closed down in 2009, it has now been replaced by Cheese Burger In Paradise.

Visiting Hawaii? Staying in Waikiki? You’ve got to take the time to dine (lunch or breakfast for that matter) at the Holokai Grill restaurant. The decor is absolutely amazing…there is a staggering 33 foot Waka canoe from New Zealand in the middle of the restaurant, a hanging Hokulea sailing canoe at the entrance, a 20-foot Hawaiian outrigger canoe over the bar area. Of course, you will enjoy 5 or 6 very impressive traditional Tikis without omitting the Polynesian wooden Hawaiian storyboards carved from a single piece of wood. The Holokai Grill hired Tikimaster.com to complete all the art pieces which was completed in the NorthShore of Oahu with a team of 6 carvers.

Here is what you eat at the Holokai Grill restaurant at the popular Waikiki Beach Walk on Lewers:
Menu: We offer a Pacific-Rim menu with island flavors balanced with American comfort foods. We focus on dishes using fresh, locally grown ingredients from the land and sea.

Entertainment: Live entertainment nightly by established and emerging contemporary Hawaiian musicians, and Hawaiian & Pacific
storytellers.

Décor: Holokai Grill will be infused with a casual island theme focusing on Polynesian voyaging. We will be featuring artwork and voyaging items from different regions around the Pacific, including a hand-carved, 33-foot New Zealand War Canoe, created specifically for Holokai Grill.

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Tikimaster.com Takes On Tikifocus.com

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
Tikimaster.com - A Division of Kamakani Enterprises, inc

Tikimaster.com - A Division of Kamakani Enterprises, inc

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June 2nd, 2010

For More Information:

Dayna Even

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Tikimaster.com Takes On Tikifocus.com

(Honolulu, Hawaii)… TikiMaster.com, a Hawaii-owned-and-operated virtual retail and wholesale supplier of tropical treasures found in and around the South Seas, has acquired the online company, TikiFocus.com. TikiFocus.com is one of the industry’s leading providers of tropical construction material. The May 2010 agreement between the companies is considered a win-win for both parties.

Jerome Coudrier, president and founder of TikiMaster.com, explains, “Acquiring TikiFocus.com is a natural fit for us. We are truly complementary companies. As the leader in tropical wood decorative accessories, carrying TikiFocus’ bamboo and thatch products adds great value to our product line.”

In the first phase of the agreement, TikiMaster.com is taking on the day-to-day operations of TikiFocus.com including overseeing the large projects division which includes resorts, theme parks, and zoo operations on the mainland. TikiFocus.com is a Web-based business with offices in California and Florida.

Greg Brill of TikiFocus concurs, “I was looking to spend more time with my family when this opportunity with TikiMaster came about. It is the perfect timing for me, since I still have plenty of time to work closely with Jerome, particularly in the initial phases.”

“We want to assure clients that the transition will be seamless and all their needs and services will still be met,” adds Mr. Coudrier, “Greg has been instrumental in all phases of this transition and continues to be accessible and a source of knowledge.”

In the second phase of the agreement, Tikimaster.com will merge the two companies to TikiMaster.com, eliminating the name TikiFocus.com. Tikimaster.com will then have access to distribution, pricing structures, and the ability to supply multiple industries from consumer to industry, interior designers to architects, and tropical locations to global markets,

Mr. Coudrier adds, “We’re now positioned for an overall growth of 30% this year. Our ultimate goal is to double our business by 2012.

TikiMaster.com, a division of Kamakani Enterprises, Inc., is the online source for South Seas specialties from Hawaiiana and tiki products  to surfing and boating décor, from pirate paraphernalia to tropical wood structural materials. Established in 2000, tikimaster.com has been recognized by Retail Merchants of Hawaii as the 2008 “E-Commerce Retail Business of the Year.” For more information, visit: www.tikimaster.com.

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Tiki Bar – Voted Best Tiki Bar on the Web by Consumer Digest!

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
Bamboo tiki bar

Outdoor bamboo tiki bar

Building a Tiki bar can be a real challenge. Eventhough there are many books/manual available on “How to build your own Tiki Bar?”, it takes a lot of time and effort to make it happen. After years of research an development we finally decided to go to production with our high quality-low cost Tiki Bar. Picture this: Imagine yourself sipping a Mai Tai, Strawberry Daiquiri or other cool tropical drink by the pool while seated at your own authentic Tiki bar! Hand constructed from high quality bamboo & hardwoods, these sets are sturdy as well as beautiful . Roof panels are hand-crafted thatch. Our Tiki bars include durable bar stools , a built -in rack for holdingglassware, plus a sliding and a fixed shelf to hold tall and shortbottles of your favorite libations and mixers!

Island tiki bars have a lacquer finish that allow them to be used outdoors. They can also be used to instantly create a tropical look indoors, and at 7.5′ high they will fit in rooms incorporating a standard 8′ ceiling without modification. We pay extra attention to detail during manufacturing, resulting in indoor/outdoor furniture of higher quality than other units on the market, yet our prices are as much as $2,500 lower than similar tiki bars!

Island tiki bars come disassembled to reduce your shipping costs. Assembly is easy, with only common household tools and 10-15 minutes required. Assembled dimensions are 6.5′ long x 2.5′ deep x 7.5′ high. Available in two colors: mahogany (a beautiful light reddish-brown tone), and natural (these are a rich golden-brown in color).
From the island of Aloha!
Kealoha (a.k.a Tikimaster)

For more information visit us at www.tikimaster.com

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