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Aloha I am Cali and this is a little write up about my journey with CALI KAI HAWAII.

Growing up on the island of Kaua'i I spent a lot of time at the beach.  I was a meticulous child  and loved digging in the sand collecting tiny colored shells.  My mother and grandfather were jewelry makers. It was only natural that I began creating and gifting jewelry with my little shells.  

During collage on Oahu I continued my hobby and took fine arts with a focus on metal works and soldering. The need to get by  led me to sell pieces in a few shops in Waikiki. 

Carrying on the jewelry making trade wasn't easy, but the desire to be a stay at mom and brining in income drove me to begin my own  business online. 

Now the business has expanded, I have a supportive husband and three beautiful girls on my team. As natives to Hawaii they share my passion for natures beauty and love sharing it with others through creative works. Together we also share core values about protecting ocean life and educating people about our delicate habitats. 

Then in 2024 it was my girls who inspired me to expand from shells and to bring the clay flower collection to the brand. 

All our jewelry and crafts are Hawaii inspired and handmade with the love of our islands natural beauty.