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Mahalo for Voting Us Honolulu's Best Local Brand for Kids

Mahalo for voting The Keiki Dept as the "Best Local Brand for Kids Clothes" in Honolulu Family Magazine's 2025 Readers' Choice Awards. Since 2016, we've been on a mission to connect keiki to Hawaii...

Featured Plant of the Week: Kalo

From ancient Hawaiian mo'olelo to modern brand symbol - discover the sacred story of kalo, our elder brother, and why this heart-shaped leaf represents everything we stand for at The Keiki Dept. Le...

The Power of Pausing: How Stepping Back Moved Us Forward

Last year, I made the intentional choice to pause and reflect on where The Keiki Dept was headed. After years of building this business from the ground up, I realized we needed to slow down to focu...

Giving Back in 2025: Supporting Ulu Aʻe

We're excited to announce that in 2025-26, The Keiki Dept will be supporting Ulu Aʻe's mission of empowering keiki through authentic Hawaiian cultural education with 1% of our online sales. Every...

The Naupaka Flower

When you’re wandering the shores of Oʻahu or exploring a mountain trail in Kaua‘i, you might notice an odd flower growing nearby: delicate, green-leafed, with petals that form only half a circle. T...

The Beautiful Tradition Your Keiki Should Know About Lei

When people think of Hawaiʻi, a lei is often the first image that comes to mind. It’s a symbol recognized around the world that conveys a welcoming feeling and highlights the natural beauty of our ...

We Got Into Mana Up (And I'm Still Processing It)

We're in Mana Up's 10th Cohort! "The Keiki Dept isn't just paying for diapers anymore - it's become my legacy." After nine years of sharing Hawaiian culture through authentic keiki pieces, we've be...

Celebrating World Ocean Day

Celebrating the kai that surrounds our islands through culturally authentic designs. Our ʻopihi, kai collection, and naupaka prints tell meaningful Hawaiian ocean stories while supporting marine co...

The Kapa Collection

Introducing the Kapa Collection—our very first full collection of prints, crafted with love to honor the ‘āina (land), and kai (ocean) and pua (flowers) in a timeless vintage kapa style.  With a vi...

Almost 10 Years Later

From searching for authentic Hawaiian keiki clothing to creating cultural keepsakes that connect generations—discover how one māmā's mission became The Keiki Dept.