“King of the Hawaiian Woods” Koa is one of Hawaii’s largest native trees. Several varieties of koa grow in Hawaii, but all are unique to the Islands. Mentioned often in ancient stories and songs koa provided the wood to make calabashes or “umekela’au” bowls, surf boards, weaponry, ukuleles, canoes and canoe paddles. Today you can experience the beauty and durability of koa in this unique set of handmade Made in Hawaii trivets.