Crafting Moʻolelo's (Stories)

April 20, 2024

Kakou Collective April 2024 Events

Saturday, April 20 | the Mom Made Market @ Kahala Mall Join us from 10am - 4pm (near Sugar Sugar and Simply Home) If you missed out on Merrie Monarch, don't fret! We're...

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October 1, 2021

Okakopa - ʻIlima kū kahakai by Kākou Collective
ʻIlima kū kahakai, shoreline ʻilima, Oʻahu’s island flower, sida fallax is indigenous to Hawaiʻi and can be found thriving on Hawaiʻi’s shorelines in varying weather conditions. Lei made of ʻilima was seen as lei for royalty, but is now a very special lei gifted for extremely special occasions. ʻIlima is associated with the goddess of hula, Laka, and is a kinolau (earthly form) of the god Kāne.
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September 1, 2021

License FAQ
License FAQ Kakou Collective product licenses are broken into 4 different types: Freebies, Standard, Extended, and Commercial. Freebies apply to artwork that can be downloaded at no cost INCLUDING items from the Kakou Collective Vault (for Patrons and Instagram subscribers),...
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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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August 31, 2021

Creating Habits with Airplane Art

One of the most commonly asked questions I get is, what should I buy/get to start (insert planning, drawing, or lettering here). Here's my tried and true answer.

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August 1, 2021

Kalo Camouflage
Taking it back to the native plants with none other than the one that inspired us from the get-go. This print is called Kalo Camouflage and its a print idea that Iʻve had dancing around in my mind since my son was born.
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July 1, 2021

Pua Pakalana
Pua Pakalana by Kea Peters of Kakou Collective is months wallpaper. It take us back to the smell of pakalana and mango filled rooms, and the sounds of the manapua man driving up the street.
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June 25, 2021

Puakenikeni Washi 2020 Restock
So our washi sold out... and we are so grateful. Here are some details about our 2020 restock and some answers to FAQs.
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June 1, 2021

Monthly Wallpaper: Leho
Leho Monthly Wallpaper by Kea Peters of Kakou Collective. This wallpaper celebrates summer and memories of finding leho at the beaches in Ewa.
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June 1, 2021

Kamanuailehua x The Keiki Dept.
Native Hawaiian Mom-Owned businesses Kakou Collective and The Keiki Dept create a collection highlighting Native Birds of Hawaii called, "Kamanuailehua"
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May 14, 2021

Celebrating Small Business Success: Being Featured in Hawaii Business Magazine
Being featured in Hawaii Business Magazine can be a game-changer for any small business, especially those owned by indigenous peoples. Not only does it provide exposure and recognition but it also helps to build credibility and trust among potential customers...
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May 7, 2021

Aloha la Makuahine
Sending some extra digital love to all our mamas and soon-to-be mamas out there. Feel free to download and share on social media to celebrate the moms you love.
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May 1, 2021

Pakalana and Pikake

For the month of Mei, we are going to be living every day like its May Day. In our family, mom celebrates her birthday not just on the day, but all month long. So for this months wallpaper, you can have some lei goodness to enjoy. In fact, if you wanted to enjoy this one all year long we wouldnʻt blame you.

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