KipukaKai
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Kipuka Kai creates unique koa wood earrings inspired by native Hawaiian species
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Leinani on Nov 2, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe earrings are very beautiful! The craftsmanship is very intricate. I can’t wait to wear them!
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Sarahsaltwick on Jun 29, 2022
5 out of 5 starsEarrings are beautiful! Very light to wear. Great design. Got one for myself and one as gift.
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Amanda on May 5, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful earrings! I already have this pair myself and just got another pair as a gift. Even more special that the design is a Koa leaf and they are made from Koa wood.
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Karli on Apr 19, 2022
5 out of 5 starsLove both earrings I got! Super light and absolutely beautiful!
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Erin on Jan 1, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAlways consistent quality, good wood, and feels like it's made with aloha!
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SHEEN on Nov 3, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful piece, uniquely showcases the value of Hawaii’s native fauna. Thank you
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Judith Persky on Oct 28, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI first bought these exact earrings in Hawaii. But I had lost one. So happy to find them here. They are super lightweight. I would recommend using a backing of some sort so you don’t lose them.
About KipukaKai
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Koa (Acacia koa) -
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Akia (Wikstroemia oahuensis) -
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Unique koa wood earrings inspired by native Hawaiian species
Hawai`i is one of the most isolated archipelagos in the world. This has resulted in high rates of species endemism and unique ecosystems. The name Kipuka Kai stems from my love of the Hawaiian kipukas, and the ocean. A kipuka is a forested area where lava has flowed around, fragmenting it into smaller ‘land islands,’ while kai means ocean.
Most of my designs are stylized native, endemic or indigenous, Hawaiian species. All earrings are laser cut in Hilo on the island of Hawai`i with Koa wood and sterling silver findings. Acacia koa is an endemic tree species found across the Hawaiian Islands. The wood is prized for its beautiful glow, curl, and color variations, making each pair of earrings unique.
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Erin Datlof
Owner, Maker, Designer
Erin is a scientist/artist inspired by nature. She has a Botany masters degree from the University of Hawai`i at Manoa and has gained a passion for Hawai`i's unique species which she infuses into her designs.
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Cancellations: not accepted
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