June 2022 | "Mikioi"
vs. Dainty and neat in craftsmanship, or in doing anything; deft; excellently made, as result of workmanship. [Wehewehe.org]
Although shes a kui style lei like our original (kui is a style of lei making where we string together pieced objects), we twisted in a second strand of pīkake, as well as a new pua: lokelani. This pua is not native to Hawaiʻi, but is associated with the island of Maui - one of the islands that we are visiting this month (see our event schedule below).
This artwork was made with a particular wahine in mind - one who has made such a difference with Kakou Collective: Kaʻiu. She may have packed your order, answered your email, reached out to you on Patreon, and a whole list of other things. She does so much for Kakou Collective, so if you ever see her around - know that without her, Kakou Collective wouldnʻt be a thing. Pīkake is a favorite of hers and pink is her class color (she is also an alumna of Kamehameha). It truly is a Kākou thing over here - and she is so thoughtful and skillful in all she does! Weʻre so lucky to have her in our ʻohana.
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