These prints were drawn carefully and excitedly. When I first moved to the continental U.S., I found myself craving Hawaiian decor and Hawaiian themes in my home. Things that reminded me of home. No, not like cheesy pineapples (although I did end up with a couple of them), brightly colored surfboards with ʻhang looseʻ written down it, or other obnoxiously colored towels with ʻHAWAIIʻ printed on it.
As a whole, these prints were the reaction of my cravings for something where I could tell a story of a land buried under mass and idealized commercialization. I wanted to use a minimalist design to showcase our very roots as people and remind those who find it what Hawaiʻi is and who the people of Hawaiʻi are.
Designs Available:
- Kālo - featuring the Kālo plant and all parts of the plant all over a solid light green background
- Kālo Lau - Showcasing just the leaves of the kālo plant over a solid white background
Product Details:
- Printed on 260g/m^2 matte paper
- Printed and cut to size off-site
These prints are available in the following sizes:
- 4 x 6 inches
- 5 x 7 inches
**Larger prints sold as a separate listing due to change in shipping options**
-- ABOUT KAUʻI'S STUDIO --
🌺 INSPIRED by Hawaiʻi: All of my products are designed by me in appreciation of my Native Hawaiian culture. Many of my products highlight the natural beauty of my home including the language. Hawaiian is an endangered language, and while I am not fluent, I also refuse to let the language die. E ola ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, long live the Hawaiian language.
♻️ SUSTAINABILITY: I source the best eco-friendly alternatives for my products, and do a lot of research to ensure high quality and sustainability. I always aim to source my products from companies who share these values as well. Most of my products are recyclable or compostable especially my packaging. Our goal is to be 100% plastic free by 2026!
💚 ALOHA: Everything I make, I make with plenty of aloha. I want my customers to feel what makes my home so special. Hawaiʻi has a complicated and traumatic history, and sometimes it feels like that aloha spirit has been lost. In between the rising housing costs, the extreme cost of living and the climbing poverty rates as a result, and the disparities and displacement my lāhui feel (myself included), I want to make sure they - you - feel seen and loved.
📦 SHIPPING & DELIVERY: Expect about 2-3 business days for processing, and an additional 2-5 business days for shipping. I use USPS to fulfill all of my orders, so tracking information is shared as soon as it is available (do wait up to 24 hours for the tracking information to be updated).
International delivery times vary.
❓QUESTIONS: I am happy to answer any questions you may have! Please have hōʻihi (respect) and ahonui (patience) when reaching out to me ♡ I am working and attending university as I run this little shop, so especially in the busy weeks, I may need a little extra time to get to your message. But I will always try my best to respond as quickly as possible to resolve any wonderings you have!
🫶🏽 MAHALO NUI LOA for supporting my small business!
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