NEW STYLE PU'ILI Details Aloha Hula Supply Hawaiian Pu'ili Details Aloha Hula Supply Pu`ili Puili A Bamboo Instrument for Hula Dancing Hawaiian Pu'ili Details Aloha Hula Supply. Pu`ili (alt. sp. puili) are traditionally used in love or name chants in the sitting position. Modern hula has adapted pu`ili into standing kahiko and male performances. Our Pu`ili are high quality, hand carved, and made from natural bamboo. There are 12 to 13 strands on each Pu`ili depending on its diameter. The pu`ili are sold in pairs of matching sizes. A Hula instrument manufacturer located on Oahu produces these Pu'ilis at their Laos branch. Size Length: ~20 inches (~50cm) Diameter: Over 1 3 16"(Slightly Thick) 1" to 1 3 16" (Standard) 7 8" to 1" (Slightly Thin) Under 7 8" (For Keiki) Handle length: ~6 1 4'' (~16cm) Thickness of bamboo: 3mm to 5mm Please be aware that this product is made from natural materials thus shapes and sizes are not 100% identical.