It was the Ocean that drew Claire Garrigue from France to Maui , and it is the Ocean that enables her to stay . Claire , born in Biarritz and raised in a family of artists , was on a trip with her daughter when they arrived to Maui . They knew immediately this was where they wanted to live . Surfing everyday , Claire became intrigued and inspired by the native fish off Maui’s shores , their amazing shapes and colors . She began sketching them and soon was painting them on canvas . Wanting the fish to take shape and become something usefull , she sewed them into one-of-a-kind beautiful pillows , for you to enjoy ! This then led to the opening of Haiku Style Gallery which has been going strong for 10 years. Maui No Ka Oi !