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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...

We choose to represent the native forests in much of our work because the ʻōhiʻa trees with their lehua blossoms make up the greater tracts on our island and provide a sanctuary for indigenous species. Bringing light to our surroundings helps protect and nurture our home.

The cutting of the piko celebrates new life! Every line recited of the chant is an appeal for the good health, long life, and kindness to all. Palikū Surf, our newest child, is released to the world with ritual and celebration.