Sep 22, 2021
Native Hawaiian-Owned Business of the Week: Mahina Made
Passionate project turned successful, thriving small business that highlights ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, or the Native Hawaiian language.
Mahina Made LLC was founded by Kamehameha Schools alumna Kailee Freitas in 2017 with the mission to normalize the use of ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi through everyday products.
As a one-stop shop for all things ʻohana (family), Mahina Made fulfills the market need for increased Native Hawaiian representation in the lifestyle retail industry. With over 25.3 K followers on Instagram, the brand has created a strong following and online community over the years.
With a non-discriminatory approach, the small business supports size inclusivity, having a range of sizes from small to 3X-large on their website.
Featured in the Honolulu Magazine, Khon2 News, and Pacific Business News, Mahina Made offers a scope of products including t-shirts, planners, stickers, shower curtains, doormats, and pillowcase all designed in Hawaiʻi!
You can find their beautiful products at the following locations:
O’ahu: Manuheali’i, Nā Mea Hawai’i, Fighting Eel, Kira Hawai’i
Big Island: Simply Sisters Boutique, KaiElla Boutique, Kalokini Swimwear, Pilikana Boutique, Olivia Clare Boutique
Kaua’i: Work It Out, ‘Ohana Shop
Maui: Keani Hawai’i
Please check out their website, social media accounts (Instagram & Facebook), and the shops listed above that carry their products!
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