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6 DECEMBER 1, 2021
Ka Makana Ali‘i’s No‘eau Designers Offers Hawai‘i Products, Workshops
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wonderful our Hawai- ian-made products really are. Hopefully encouraging our community to perpetu- ate some Hawaiian culture while also supporting our economy through buying locally made products,” Torres says.
day weekend and through- out the month of December. Specials are announced online and via email. Tor- res shares that there will be weekend pop-up retail shops, where a new or fa- vorite designer will set up in the store and offer exclusive deals for the day.
“Shopping locally and supporting small businesses like ours, and like the ones we partner with at No‘eau, is so important for the Ha- waiʻi economy. Not only do you save time with ship- ping by shopping locally, but you are directly helping the people of Hawaiʻi while supporting a sustainable Hawaiʻi,” Torres says.
So far, she’s been grateful to receive such a positive response from the commu- nity. Currently, the No‘eau team has been stocking up for the holidays with items like customizable yearly wood calendars, Hawaiian made feather leis, handmade shell earrings, hand-sewn aloha shirts for men, watch- es, ‘ukulele, poi pounders, blankets, décor, food, cute keiki clothes, toys, books and even games.
Another important part of No‘eau is educating the community about Hawai- ian culture. In the past, it has held ‘ohe hair pick and earrings, or konane board game workshops. In November, it just restart- ed hands-on workshops. Sign up for the newsletter at noeaudesigners.com or follow it on social media (@noeaudesigners) to get the latest updates on these workshops and events.
Born and raised on the Westside, Torres knew that it was meant to be when she received this opportunity to open up a store in Kapolei. Her vision was to create a space where residents could buy high-quality products inspired by Hawai‘i and is- land culture.
“We wanted it to give more opportunity to local- ly owned small business- es, especially out West where there isn’t as much opportunity, and have a place that showcases how
“There is really some- thing for everyone in your family at our store!” Torres adds.
No‘eau Designers is located at 91-5431 Kap- olei Pwky. Ste. 313. For more information, visit noeaudesigners.com.
No‘eau Designers (below left), located at Ka Makana Ali‘i, offers a variety of locally made and designed products, including literature and attire (above and below). PHOTOS COURTESY NO‘EAU DESIGNERS
No‘eau’s biggest sales take place during Black Fri-