Discover our Palaka Kākau collection, a bold and culturally profound fusion of iconic Hawaiian Palaka plaid fabric and Kākau — the ancient and sacred art of traditional Hawaiian tattooing.
Palaka is the cherished Hawaiian plaid fabric with deep roots in local plantation culture. Kākau is the traditional Hawaiian practice of tattooing, one of the oldest and most sacred art forms in Polynesia. These geometric patterns and symbolic motifs were not merely decorative — they carried deep spiritual meaning, marked life milestones, conveyed genealogy, and provided protection. Each Kākau design tells a story of identity, ancestry, and connection to the divine.