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  • Ink Transformed: A Hawaiian Illustrator's Journey from Paper to Fabric
    June 26, 2024

    Ink Transformed: A Hawaiian Illustrator's Journey from Paper to Fabric

    “Ink Transformed” is a journey through the creative process, celebrating the intersection of Hawaiian culture, nature, and fashion. It’s an invitation to experience the beauty of Hawaiian artistry from its inception on paper to its vibrant realization on fabric. Join us in this celebration of heritage, creativity, and sustainability.
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  • Why do we make things locally?
    March 25, 2024

    Why do we make things locally?

    Aloha! We wanted to take a second to give you the inside scoop on why we do things the way we do. Read on to learn why we value sourcing locally whenever possible, and find out what Pilina means to us!
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  • Mahina Olelo Hawaii
    February 9, 2023

    Mahina Olelo Hawaii

    O Pepeluali ka Mahina Olelo Hawaii! (February is Hawaiian Language Month!) Join us as we celebrate its tenth anniversary.
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  • Gratitude
    November 24, 2022

    Gratitude

    We're eternally grateful for everything you have done and continue to do to help Kakou Collective thrive. Let us help you express gratitude this holiday season!
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  • Being a Hawaiian in the Creative Industry
    July 22, 2022

    Being a Hawaiian in the Creative Industry

    We had the honor of being selected as an alumni speaker on "Whats up Warriors" hosted by Kamehameha Schools and sharing what its like to be a Hawaiian in the creative industry and how Kamehameha Schools played a significant role in shaping our values and outlook on life.
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  • My Kakou Collective Journey
    February 18, 2022

    My Kakou Collective Journey

    Ever wonder how Kakou Collective came to be? From the pages of my planner to washi making and illustrating full time, it has definitely been a fun journey that continues to twist and turn.
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  • Kākou Collective Fabric
    August 31, 2021

    Update: Grandma’s Hale

    Inspired by memories of being at Grandmas hale (house), we started drawing the little things that brought me back to my childhood. My grams was a super crafty washing (woman) that could sew everything and anything from pants to a...

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