About Us
Founded in 2017, Kakou Collective creates and shares authentic artistic expression that inspires a connection to the cultural values, traditions, and communities of Hawaiʻi.
From thoughtfully selecting the type of plants we draw, to the collections we curate, we weave Hawaiʻi's story and our love of local culture into all we do so that you can too.
Our goal is to share our love and knowledge for local culture through original artwork and to create quality products that share Hawaiʻi's authentic story across the globe. We do our best to not only ensure that all of our products are made using ethical and sustainable practices, but that they are manufactured as locally as possible.
Mahalo for taking the time to learn more about us. If you'd like to learn more about our founder and the illustrator of Kakou Collective, please read here.
April Workshops
April 17 • 5:30p - 8p
April 18 or 19 • 3:30p - 6:30p
Block Printing
Learn the art of block printing — transferring, carving, and printing your own design using one of four native plants provided, or bring your own artwork.
Instructor: Kea Peters
Saturday, April 25 2026
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Block Printing Workshop with North South
Spend 90 minutes printing with North South's exclusive collection of hand-carved blocks — bring your favorite natural fiber pieces and leave with something uniquely yours, heat set and ready to wear.
April 25
3:30pm - 6:30pm
Brush Lettering
Learn to letter with brush pens, exploring foundational techniques and letterforms while building confidence through guided, hands-on instruction.
Instructor: Kea Peters
April 26
10am - 1pm
Native Plant Lei Poʻo
Create a lei poʻo in the lei wili style using sustainably sourced Native & Canoe plants while learning about their ecology, cultural significance, and traditional uses.
Instructor: Palai