Crafting Moʻolelo's (Stories)

January 5, 2026

Shop Closed for Hoʻomaha (October 5–11, 2026)

Our shop will be closed October 5, 2026 – October 11, 2026 for Hoʻomaha — a planned pause we take to rest, be present with our ʻohana, and care for our pilina.

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March 31, 2023

MAMo Collection on HI Now
Kakou Collective was featured on HI Now in preparation for the MAMo Wearable Art Show.
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March 1, 2023

Mamane: From Wearable Art to Digital Art

The various parts of Māmane are a main food source for an endangered honeycreeper on Hawaii island, the Palila (Loxiodes balleui).

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February 9, 2023

DIY Cards with Washi
Create unique greeting cards to add a little something extra to your next special occasion using washi tape.
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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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February 7, 2023

Our Stationery & Our Values
Here are a few ways that we support local and aloha aina in our own stationery products.
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February 7, 2023

Wholesale
Learn about our wholesale process (and what you might find in your favorite local store)!
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February 7, 2023

What We’ve Been Up To
We spent the winter preparing our shop to be more efficient than ever before.
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February 1, 2023

February Digital Download: Kukui
Kukui is synonomus with light, as the nuts from the oil of the kukui were used as a source of light.
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January 18, 2023

ʻŪlei: Hawaiʻi’s Hardy Native Shrub with Enduring Uses
ʻŪlei (Osteomeles anthyllidifolia) is a resilient native Hawaiian shrub found in coastal areas and dry forests throughout the islands. Known for its small, white, slightly fragrant flowers and tough, spreading branches, ʻūlei has played an important role in both the...
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January 17, 2023

MAMo Wearable Art Show | Feb 18, 2023
Kakou Collective will be a featured artist at the MAMo Wearable Art show on Feb 18, 2023.
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January 17, 2023

Planner Pop-Up | Feb 25, 2023
We’re attending the Planner Pop-Up at Mililani Rec 6 on February 25, 2023.
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January 13, 2023

The Sweet Scent of Puakenikeni: A Treasured Lei Flower of Hawaiʻi
When you walk through neighborhoods in Hawai'i, particularly in the evening, you might catch a sweet, intoxicating fragrance wafting through the air. Follow your nose, and you'll likely find yourself standing near a puakenikeni tree, its cream-colored blossoms releasing their...
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