Crafting Moʻolelo's (Stories)

Watch our HI Now Daily feature for Small Business Week with Central Pacific Bank: our kitchen table start, lei wraps, greeting cards, and new apparel.

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 thrilled to announce our inaugural event on O'ahu tomorrow, partnering...

Join us for an exciting pop-up event at Kahala Mall in Hawaii, hosted by Mom Made Market, happening from 10am to 4pm! Immerse yourself in a vibrant showcase of creativity and passion as local mompreneurs proudly display their handmade goods...

  As the excitement of Merrie Monarch and Native Hawaiian Plant Month fills the air, Kakou Collective extends a warm invitation to our cherished customers to join us in commemorating these special occasions. We're thrilled to announce that we are launching...

  As a native Hawaiian-owned business, we're deeply rooted in our culture, and it's our mission to celebrate and honor our heritage in everything we do. From our designs to our products, we strive to create meaningful connections with our...

In the lush archipelago of Hawaii, culture thrives in every facet of life, from the rhythms of hula to the whispers of the wind through native forests. As a native Hawaiian-owned business, Kakou Collective understands the importance of honoring and...

Palapalai (Microlepia strigosa) is more than just a fern—it’s a symbol of reverence, artistry, and deep cultural connection in Hawaiʻi. You’ll find it growing wild in the uplands, its lacy, featherlike fronds stretching out toward the light, a gentle reminder...

We're thrilled to unveil our latest additions to our beloved portfolio folder collection, just in time for Native Hawaiian Plant month. Featuring three native plants - ʻŌhiʻa Lehua, ʻIlima Kū Kahakai, and Nāʻū - along with the iconic Kukui (a polynesian introduced canoe plant), our newest 2024 lineup celebrates and honors Hawaii's rich botanical heritage.

In the lush landscapes of Hawaii, a small but mighty shrub known as the 'a'ali'i (Dodonaea viscosa) stands as a testament to resilience. The Hawaiian proverb, or 'Ōlelo No'eau, number 507 states: "He 'a'ali'i kū makani mai au; 'a'ohe makani...