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Our journey together has only begun! Our paths have crossed at this moment in time with the future ahead. Along with the team, our ancestors, and each of our own cultural heritage, let us move together as one and conquer the world.Polynesia is made up islands, scattered across the Pacific Ocean. Language, practices and tradition, are very similar. The raising of a child by...

Kī Kelakela by Nālani Kanakaʻole “Grandmother, Kūkū, and Okasan had a stand of ti leaves that was a source of viewing pride along side the gardenia, anthurium, maiden hair, and orchids. That was the thing of the 1950s. It was fun growing up with all of these plants in the yard.   “Nothing was different with us. Kūkū had a hot house of maiden...

Our latest installment of “SonS : Featuring” brings us back to the Hāmākua coast of Moku O Keawe with muralist and painter, Haley Kailiehu. Her generational roots offer her a unique lens on ʻāina based cultural practice and her craft allows her to continue the rich stories of her environment into intricate and meaningful illustrations. An active energy in the Hawaiian art community, we...

Kapa are identified by their quality. Kilohana is one of the finest; often identified as the topmost layer. We borrow the term to describe our fabrication of ties, made from Chinese silk!  Supple, soft, and charming, we offer an accent of color with art of Hawaiian life. The process begins in the design studio, selecting prints that reflect the natural power and spirit of place. With the intent...