New 'Limited Edition' Box of Premium 7"- 7.9" diameter, Tall-Body Gourds Now Available!
Great for Ipu Heke Bottoms!
Box of 3, $99.95! (Quantities Limited)
These premium quality, Tall-Body gourds are sought after by both artists and musicians alike!
Shown above, examples of our 7"- 7.9" diameter premium quality, Tall-Body gourds (aka "ipu heke bottoms"). Height ranges from 13”-16” on average.
In addition to artwork, premium Tall-Body gourds are also used as the bottom of an ipu heke, which is a percussion instrument often used in hula dancing.
Shown above, finished Ipu Heke by Black Pearl Designs.
An ipu heke is made from 2 gourds put together, and the bottom gourd is usually a premium quality tall-body gourd.
The bottom gourd must have a flat bottom and must be fairly symmetrical in shape. Because these gourds are so difficult to grow, they are priced higher than other gourds of the same diameter.
Please note: Because it is a lengthy process to match a top and a bottom gourd to make ipu heke, and it is also a specialized skill, we are unable to provide the staff to assist with this.
The best way to find a matching top is to come to the farm in Fallbrook, CA and select them yourself.
incredible gourd art by Alan Folder with painting inspired by Paul Corfield!
Lovely tall body vase by Evelyn Fowler Fischer.
Stunning carved tall body vase by Sharon Trandem.
These beautiful dancers with their ipu heke drums are seen here perfomring at the world-famous Merrie Monarch Festival in Hawaii. Photo by Dennis Oda.
Up until now our premium tall-body gourds, aka Heke Bottoms, have only been available via Custom Order. In addition, the demand is so high, we normally sell out before the crop even comes in! (This is especially true with our larger sizes, anything 8.5" in diameter and over)
However, we are happy to announce we have a limited number of our 7”- 7.9" diameter premium Tall-Body gourds available as a box of 3 for purchase on our web site
Height ranges from 13”-16” on average.
Order Your 'Limited Edition' Box of 7"- 7.9"diameter, Premium Tall-Body Gourds Today!
Box of 3, $99.95!
Get $10.00 Off the 'Bargain Quality' Parts & Pieces Box
Reg. $34.95, Just $24.95!
Offer ends Wednesday, 7/19/23.
Shown above, 15 Craft-Ready Parts & Pieces
Please Note: The photos are meant as a general representation of the of gourds you can expect to receive.
Not all Parts & Pieces are gauranteed to have stems or exact shapes.
Our “Parts & Pieces” box is made from gourd tops or parts that are rough cleaned inside and out. We classify this as a 'Bargain Quality' box because it is a mix of several qualities at a deeply discounted price (some pieces will have cracks, dry shells, or a rough exterior, but other pieces will not).
This is the perfect box for when you need parts for practice or as an addition to a larger piece and also want to save money! Also perfect for kid's projects!
Ines Atkerson created these fun “wall pockets” with gourd pieces! They are both beautiful works of art and functional succulent planters. Thank you, Ines, for sharing your artwork with us!
Beautiful gourd with sunflowers by Barbara Prestridge. We love how she attached a gourd piece to top of the gourd to create the flared neck!
Shown here, another lovely "wall pocket" by Ines Atkerson.
Gourd art with birch tree cut outs by Aline Hoffman.
Whimsical mushroom made from a gourd part, by Dani Hediger Mesikep.
Fabulous art made with a piece of a Canteen gourd, by Lisa Baurmeister.
Offer Extended!
Get $10.00 Off the 'Bargain Quality' Parts & Pieces Box
Reg. $34.95, Just $24.95!
Offer ends Wednesday, 7/19/23.
*Offer may not be combined with some other discounts and specials
Get 15% Off Ink Dyes When you Buy 3 or More
Reg. $6.99, Now $5.95!
Offer ends Wednesday, 7/19/23.
"Love the dyes I bought. They look great on my gourds and went on very smoothly. The colors are so intense, too. I haven't done any engravings on them yet, but can't wait to see the results! Thank goodness you offer them." - Marlene Record
The “rainbow of colors” dreamcatcher gourds shown below are by Renae Favor. Thanks for sharing, Renae!
We’re not sure what colors Renae used on her artwork above, but here’s an example of popular Ink Dye colors:
GourdMasterTM Ink Dyes are available in 42 beautiful colors. These last a long time.
One half-ounce bottle of dye will cover up to 100 gourds in the 5"- 6" diameter size range!
Get 15% Off Ink Dyes When you Buy 3 or More
Reg. $6.99, Now $5.95!
Offer ends Wednesday, 7/19/23.
*Offer may not be combined with some other discounts and specials
Special of the Week:
10% Off the Already Reduced Price on Craft-Ready Canteen Halves!
Value: $83.95, Reg. $59.95, Now Just $53.95!
Offer ends Monday, 7/24/23.
Shown here, Canteen Halves 6-8.9" in diameter.
Lori Smith created this amazing carved pattern on this Canteen gourd half!
*Only while supplies last. Offer may not be combined with some other discounts and specials.
Today's Featured Gourd Art!
How lovely is this fairy gourd house and canteen gourd snail Elaine Linton made for CGS Retreat Silent Auction!
Thank you, Elaine, for sharing your art work with us on Facebook!
Letters from Our Customers
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