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Kahui Palaka

Place·HonoluluMentioned by Smithsonian Magazine
“Kahui Palaka is a family company making palaka products that connect you to Hawai'i.”
— kahuipalaka.com
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Smithsonian MagazineSep 3

A Signature Hawaiian Textile With a Rich History Is Making a Splash in the Fashion World

The blocky, plaid palaka design has evolved beyond its roots as simple workwear, crossing over ethnic and class lines as a symbol of local pride

Apparel brand founded in 2020 by Max and Dawn Mukai

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  • Kahui PalakaPlaceApparel brand founded in 2020 by Max and Dawn Mukai
  • HokuleaPlaceReplica of an ancient Polynesian voyaging canoe
  • Western AlohaPlaceClothing brand that honors the paniolo lifestyle
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