Kukui Canoe Plant Greeting Card

Kukui Canoe Plant Greeting Card

$4.00
/
Shipping calculated at checkout.
  • Free worldwide shipping
  • In stock, ready to ship
  • Backordered, shipping soon

Kukui, also known as the candlenut tree, is a revered canoe plant brought to Hawaiʻi by Polynesian voyagers, prized for its multitude of uses and deep symbolic meaning. The oil-rich nuts of the kukui have traditionally been used for lighting, medicine, and wood preservation, while its wood, leaves, and bark have applications in crafts, dyes, and traditional healing practices. In Hawaiian culture, kukui symbolizes enlightenment and protection, often used in lei making for special occasions, and its presence in the landscape serves as a living connection to the wisdom and foresight of the ancestors who recognized its value for sustaining life on the islands.

  • Card Measures 4.25 x 5.5 and includes an envelope
  • Blank Inside, perfect for personalization
  • 110# Bright Linen
  • Made in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 
  • Made with FSC Certified paper
  • Original artwork by Kākou Collective.

This listing is for the greeting card selected ONLY. 

© Kakou Collective 2024

Use collapsible tabs for more detailed information that will help customers make a purchasing decision.

Ex: Shipping and return policies, size guides, and other common questions.

This site is protected by hCaptcha and the hCaptcha Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

FUN FACTS

DID YOU KNOW?

Every illustration at Kākou Collective springs from the creative heart of our founder, Kea Peters. As a Native Hawaiian artist and mother, her artistic journey is deeply rooted in continuous learning and the Hawaiian value of passing knowledge forward, creating a space where art and community flourish together.

learn more

WHY KĀKOU?

When we say "it's a Kākou Thing," we're expressing our belief that everything we create, teach, and share is a beautiful collaboration of community effort.

This mindset guides all we do, from our artwork to our workshops, reminding us to move with mindfulness and understanding that our creative ripples touch not just those beside us, but our entire community. It's about recognizing that when we create together, learn together, and grow together, we elevate everyone - even those we haven't met yet.

Testimonials

★★★★★

I love that the [puakenikeni] lei design catches everyone's eye, and I love telling them about this local artist when they ask. It's not just a sticker - it's a durable piece of art that brings a touch of aloha to my everyday items. Definitely getting more to add to my collection!

Stephanie K.
Honolulu, HI
★★★★★

I absolutely love my lei wrap sticker from Kākou Collective! It's been on my water bottle through beach days, hikes, and countless washes, and it still looks as beautiful as the day I put it on.

Kamalei T.
Manoa, HI
★★★★★

Been using lei wrap stickers on my laptop and water bottle for over a year now and I'm amazed at how well it's held up! The vinyl quality is top-notch - no fading or peeling even with daily use. But what I love most is how Kea captured the lei in such a beautiful way. These stickers are the perfect blend of beauty and durability!

Leilani S.
Lahaina, HI

You may also like

Recently viewed

Back to Greeting Cards