Nohea Gallery

Honolulu, United States

4.4

Closed now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 808-596-0074
Website:
www.noheagallery.com
Address:
Ward Warehouse 1050 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI, 96814
Kaka'ako
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.9 mi986
0.9 mi760
1 miAlakea St + S Hotel St
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Garage, Street
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
No
Dogs Allowed
Yes
By Appointment Only
No

Today

Today 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Honolulu) 05:17 Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Business hours

Monday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Nohea Gallery is a local resource for original handmade art and gifts by Hawaii’s favorite artists. We are here to connect you with the creativity, inspiration, and beauty of these islands.

We offer local artists’ original paintings and affordable prints, top local designers’ handmade jewelry, made in Hawaii koa and other Hawaiian woods including great business gifts, locally made home décor and furniture, ceramics and glass, and made in Hawaii home accessories. If you are looking for beautiful and useful things that are locally made for your home, for your self, for gifts, treat yourself to a visit and see what Hawaii’s artists are making now.

History

Established in 1990.

Nohea Gallery is a local family business. This is a community of artists and customers connecting the Hawaiian Islands with the world. We welcome you to this community. Mahalo for supporting and encouraging the artists of Hawaii.

Our selection of art and crafts is deep and richly varied, drawing from a palette of hundreds of local artisans and artists’ best work. As our prices are based on the artists’ own craft fair prices, you will find them very fair– sometimes much less than our competitors whose prices are based on other priorities than earning repeat customers.

We appreciate your support of local arts and your insistence on ‘buying local’. We understand that the market is flooded with things not really made here, and so appreciate that our discerning customers want to make sure they are choosing gifts and art that are truly made in Hawaii and made in the USA.

Aloha!

Meet the Business Owner

Laurie B.

Business Owner

Until my beautiful Mom posts an update including her information, which is very interesting I promise, here’s mine. Our story has to start with her Mom, my Grandmother.

My Grandmother lived on the Windward side and loved to paint the Ko’olaus and landscapes of Hawaii. We still treasure her paintings. Although she didn’t live to see Nohea Gallery, she loved Hawaii, people, parties, and art, so we think she would be happy with Nohea.

She taught me to love painting, which I stopped doing in 1990. I’ve since picked my brushes back up and am enjoying making art again. I grew up in Manoa, was a silversmith in Cambridge Mass, and worked with Diz Bensley photography studio when we moved to the East Coast for Mom’s studies. I studied energy resources and environmental science at UC Berkeley and speech at UH Manoa.

I am a member of Kanu Hawaii and am on the grants committee for

the Hawaii People’s Fund. In addition to Nohea, I work for sustainability for Hawaii.

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20 reviews of Nohea Gallery

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Place rating: 3
Seal Beach, CA
This is a really nice shop with high quality Hawaiian products. It shouldn’t be missed. Everything in here is beautiful and worthy to take home or buy as gifts. Although I wouldn’t get gifts myself since these products were also extremely high in price. I like my friends, but not that much. The most annoying thing was the woman that worked there stalked you, interrupted you all the time and told this story on how this dufus caught a shoplifter and became her hero. I heard the story at least 29 other times each time a new customer came in that she could stalk. I would have bought something, but she drove me out of there. Perhaps, I’ll return when she’s not around.
Place rating: 5
Waianae, HI
March 13, 2015 on a Friday I entered Nohea Gallery for the first time at the Ward Warehouse.
I noticed all the beautiful koa carvings whether it be bowls, jewel cases, earrings, or bookmarks. I was so tempted to buy a koa bookmark on this day which I’ll buy it on my next trip to Honolulu. You might be wondering «Why would you need a bookmark?» My answer is «I still have 30 books to read and I would need it in case I ever loose a place when I’m reading a book. Yes I do have to turn the page… I don’t have a digital version of the book.»
I also noticed the beautiful paintings, photos, and glass merchandises. I was browsing through the individually wrapped photographs and noticed all the different sceneries. Photos of the beaches, photos of Diamond Head, or photos of Waikiki. On the back of each photograph is information of the photographer who took the shots.
I seen some other items that I liked which I would have to save money in order to purchase. Someday in the future I’ll be back… hopefully the merchandise that I like is still available.
Place rating: 4
Alexandria, VA
The Nohea Gallery is home to a large selection of unique art from many different local artisans. In general, there are pictures, general home décor and knick-​knacks, and jewelry, along with a few toys. Most things are on the pricy side, but they really are unique. The staff is warm and friendly; also, they are willing to work with the artists — and the artists are willing to work with them — to tweak things available in the store (primarily for size, but design on some things as well).
Place rating: 5
Portland, OR
Excellent,
Hi, Yvonne and Karen are awesome they helped me find something geologically interesting for my little brother. Lots of wood, jewelry and glass items at reasonable prices from local artists. Good for gifts to loved ones at home. Thanks. God bless. Aaron
Place rating: 5
Los Altos, CA
This is a wonderful gallery. I was drawn to it for its wonderful art, including one of my favorite artist’s Brenda Cablayan. I discovered another wonderful artist, Judd Boloker. And as wonderful as the products is the staff… one staff member is more pleasant/​as pleasant and helpful as the next. I look forward to returning.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
FIVE STARS for Nohea Gallery! It was a Saturday night at 8:00 p.m. and I thought I’d give Nohea Gallery a call to see if they had a Men’s pendant from the Sonny Ching line of jewelry. I initially spoke to Karen on the phone to see if the store had what I was looking for it in stock. I eventually decided to go into the store myself to see what they had available.
When I walked into the store, Karen greeted me by name and was very friendly. She didn’t have what I was looking for, but he showed me several options of what was available. Not only did she open the display case for me to see, but she also pulled out several items (15+) from the back stock, so that I could see all options that were in the Sonny Ching line of jewelry. I was very determined to get what I was looking for, so I decided to wait on the other purchases.
Nohea Gallery has top quality and fine items from local artisans on the island. They carry things from paintings, jewelry, drink coasters, wood bowls, Koa itesm such as pens /​boxes /​jewelry, and they also have very nice pieces of home decoration items.
Go check out the Sonny Ching collection of jewelry. All of the pieces are tribal print items that are based on the Kapa prints. Each pattern tells a story about a life experience or a legend. For the men’s line, he has silver pendants, cufflinks, leather & silver bracelets, etc. For the women, he has pendants, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, etc. Super nice.
I didn’t find what I was looking for, but you can be sure that I’ll be back in the store in about 1 – 2 months to get what I was looking for. I also want to purchase several of the other items that I saw.
Thanks, Karen for your excellent customer service! I appreciate you taking the time to help me find what I was looking for! Mahalos!
Product Grade: A+
Service Grade: A+
Worth the Money Grade: A–
Overall Impression Grade: A
Place rating: 5
Orlando, FL
I have always enjoyed this store when I lived on island. On a recent visit to O’ahu I stopped by. I found the gift I was looking for for a good price (compared to other shops in Waikiki haleiwa and kailua). I asked for some assistance in searching for a petroglyphs wall hanging that I was looking for. I had been collecting his artwork for several years. Despite the others in store by another artist they assisted me in finding this particular artist and the specific petroglyph I was looking for. That same day they had found what I was looking for. The next day Yvonne? Called me to say that the artwork had been delivered… I have to say that they have some exemplary Customer service!!! Some Waikiki shopkeepers take note… Mahalo to the ladies at the Nohea Gallery!!!
Place rating: 5
Honolulu, HI
Cant go wrong with friendly and excellent customer service and very pretty products made of the highest quality!!! :D
Place rating: 5
Waikiki, Honolulu, HI
I visited the store in search of a gift. I was not disappointed. There are so many treasures to be found that it’s hard to choose. They had lots of local artistry.
The customer service was also great. Everyone was super friendly and easy to approach with questions. They made shopping there not only easy, but also a pleasure.
I will surely return to Nohea in the future!
Place rating: 4
Woodland Hills, CA
Nice little gallery… Lots of gifts to choose from– a lot of local artistry, which is great! The staff is knowledgeable and friendly.
Place rating: 2
San Antonio, TX
I came to Nohea Gallery to check out their selection of Koa Wood Rings. It was one of the recommended retailers on the Koa Wood Rings website, and it had very good reviews on Unilocal.The store itself was very clean and quiet. It was very peaceful walking into such an establishment. There were lots of wood products and art displayed nicely throughout the gallery.
The problem I had with this place was with the customer service. I wandered around the store for a while before I found what I was looking for and the entire time, the two employees just watched me as I walked around aimlessly. After I finally found what I was looking for, I asked one of these employees to open the display case. They did, but then this employee decided to walk away with the shelf of rings without even acknowledging me. After I followed them to a counter across the store, this employee set the rings down and got back to whatever they were doing before? I looked through all of the products while they were alone on the counter and when I found what I wanted, I couldn’t have been rung up fast enough. The whole experience seemed very cold and impersonal. There was little interaction with the staff and it made my time in the store seem very awkward.
Place rating: 5
Honolulu, HI
Once again this place went above and beyond for a customer. My friend bought a cheap photo under $ 15… which they gift wrapped nicely. Then she found a frame sat another store, took both back to Nohea. The salespeople helped her put the photo into the frame and OFFERED TO REDO THE GIFT WRAPPING !! All with smiles. The Aloha spirit lives.
Place rating: 5
Honolulu, HI
I loOve Nohea Gallery. It has been my go to place to get inspiration for my own art since the day i moved to Hawaii. The shop is beautiful. Staff is knowledgeable, kind, and always willing to help. Really the most wonderful people. Original paintings, ceramics, wooden boxes/​bowls /​accessories, glass, jewelry. Everything all in one space i wish i could own! One of a kind, handcrafted, fair prices. I am particularly obsessed with their jewelry. The most beautiful I’ve honestly ever seen. Sharon Leton (Aáma), Beach Girl Jewels, Lynda Caris,… the list goes on! They receive new local art work regularly, so I always have to check in. Convenient location (across from Paina Café/T&C), easy parking. Open 10 – 9 M-​F, Sun 10 – 6.
Place rating: 5
Kaneohe, HI
If you can only visit one place to satisfy your need to buy a beautiful piece of art, this is where you need to go. From original paintings to one-​of-​a-​kind native wood bowls and boxes, from jewelry to crystal glazed ceramic pieces, from furniture to inexpensive prints — this is the best Honolulu has to offer. Owned by the same family for over 20 years, they have the integrity to represent a broad section of Hawaiian artists with honesty and fair prices. Simply the best.
Place rating: 5
Honolulu, HI
I found the service very gracious. I didn’t feel pressured at all. I was welcomed and provided with answers to all my questions. The staff seemed knowledgeable without getting too pushy. I could have spent all day in the gallery.
So many beautiful and unique items! I will definitely come back.
There was one item that they didn’t carry and the salesperson actually referred me to the right place to find it.
Place rating: 5
Honolulu, HI
Some of the most beautiful hand crafted gifts anywhere. Nohea made Christmas shopping easy. Gorgeous earrings at very reasonable prices, glass for clients, wood for the man in my life and paintings (on my wishlist).
The staff is friendly, very knowledgeable and helpful. I plan on checking here first for any occasion… and when I need something beautiful to brighten my life!
Place rating: 5
Honolulu, HI
What a charming shop. I brought my dad in today and he was so impressed with the beautiful art. The prices are always fair and it’s a great place to find one-​of-​a-​kind gifts. The staff greeted us with Aloha and then gave us space to look around. If you are looking for a special gift at any price range, this is the place to go.
Place rating: 2
Honolulu, HI
I visited Nohea Gallery this morning. The worker doesn’t even acknowledge me. I guess it’s better than her following me around like a tail. This is my second visit within a week. There is something that I want to get but I guess I’ll get somewhere else.
Place rating: 5
Malibu, CA
I visited this store after having a disappointing experience at nearby Island Treasures. I’m so glad I did… I have visited galleries across Hawaii, and around the world, and was delighted by the array of beautiful, unusual, art and jewelry. The salespeople are knowledgeable about the artists and the inspiration behind the artwork, the art is well-​priced, and the shopping experience is just delightful. If you’re looking for special art by native Hawaiian artists, this is the place to go.
Place rating: 3
Honolulu, HI
there are some beautiful things in here. i like that so many local artists are featured, i like that the things picked are for eclectic tastes, and the store itself is beautiful.
while the people who work here are very lovely and knowledgeable, it is hard to look around when you have someone following you telling you each detail about something you’re looking at.
sometimes you just want to look.
oh and before you buy: you can’t return for money. only store credit. and there is a very strict time frame on that as well.