Journal
Storytelling
Stories of ʻohana, culture, and creating with purpose
Storytelling
Returning Home: Tutu’s Pua Melia
After 21 years, Kēhau returns to her Tutu's home in Puna to restore a place filled with family memories, pua melia trees, and the stories that continue to inspire Kahulaleʻa's designs.
Why We Continue to Make Some of Our Pieces in Hawaiʻi
Choosing to make some of our pieces in Hawaiʻi isn’t always the easiest path. But for us, it’s about more than production — it’s about supporting local makers, honoring craftsmanship, and preserving a legacy of aloha wear rooted in place and community.
January 2026: Looking Back, Stepping Forward, and Elevating What We Do
As a new year unfolds, January offers a quiet moment to reflect on where we’ve been and set intention for where we’re going. At Kahulaleʻa, we look back on our humble beginnings, honor ʻohana, and step into 2026 with a clear focus on elevation, community, and purposeful growth.
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