This title presents 55 remarkable historic and contemporary quilts, all reproduced in colour, that trace the history of the Hawaiian islands.

.,."insightful guide to the vibrant quilts from the islands by leading authority Robert Shaw." ~"Detroit News"
"Robert Shaw, an expert on American folk art and crafts, provides backstory and historical placement for each quilt, along with an overarching essay on the custom as a whole." ~CoolHunting.com
"...insightful guide to the vibrant quilts from the islands by leading authority Robert Shaw." "Detroit News"
"Robert Shaw, an expert on American folk art and crafts, provides backstory and historical placement for each quilt, along with an overarching essay on the custom as a whole." CoolHunting.com
"Shaw details the history of quiltmaking on the islands and presents 48 Hawaiian quilts dating from the 1880s to the late 1990s. Each quilt appears as a full-page image, accompanied by a short essay, presenting gorgeous floral patterns and applique work that form a distinct, ever-evolving style." "American Style Magazine"
"This thoughtful, full-color book celebrates Hawaii's quilt-making tradition." "Generations Magazine"
."..insightful guide to the vibrant quilts from the islands by leading authority Robert Shaw." "Detroit News"

"Robert Shaw, an expert on American folk art and crafts, provides backstory and historical placement for each quilt, along with an overarching essay on the custom as a whole." CoolHunting.com

"Shaw details the history of quiltmaking on the islands and presents 48 Hawaiian quilts dating from the 1880s to the late 1990s. Each quilt appears as a full-page image, accompanied by a short essay, presenting gorgeous floral patterns and applique work that form a distinct, ever-evolving style." "American Style Magazine"

"This thoughtful, full-color book celebrates Hawaii's quilt-making tradition." "Generations Magazine"

Robert Shaw is one of the country's leading authorities on American crafts and folk arts. He is the former curator of the Shelburne Museum in Vermont, and is now a consultant to collectors and museums worldwide. He lives in Shelburne, Vermont.