Welina mai.
Welcoming You into the Studio
circular Textiles & Hawaiian Botanicals in the SF East Bay
Whether you connected with our work through an online unboxing, met us at a Northern California pop-up, or were introduced through community, we invite you into the sensory world of Kekoa Creative. Our spaces are curated as slow sanctuaries—inviting you to feel the substantial drape of 100% reclaimed cotton, breathe in endemic Hawaiian botanicals, and connect with authentic Hawaiian craftsmanship outside extractive tourism.
Where to find us
Experience Our Collections In Person Across the Bay Area.
Unable to join us at an in-person event this week?
Discover our full collection online with all orders delivered in compostable shipping materials.
THE BERKELEY FLAGSHIP (OPENING EARLY 2027)
Opening Early 2027 • University Avenue District
KEKOA CREATIVE DESIGN STUDIO & BOTANICAL APOTHECARY
1598 University Ave, Suite 163, Berkeley, CA 94704
ANTICIPATED STUDIO HOURS:
Wednesday – Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Monday – Tuesday: CLOSED for Studio Production & Private Appointments
The In-Store Sensory Experience:
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Sample pure vapor-distilled plant waters in person. Experience mist formulations calibrated to natural skin pH—from clarifying Amazonian Breu Branco (Nā Koa) to fragrant Lokelani Damask Rose (Roselani)—and learn proper hydration layering for delicate skin barriers.
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As the exclusive California retail partner for Hāloa ʻĀina, our studio hosts California’s only dedicated educational display of endemic Hawaiian Sandalwood (Santalum paniculatum).
Experience pure heartwood incense, single-origin lipid oils, and contribute to ongoing native forest restoration on Moku o Keawe through your purchases.
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Explore sustainable garments up close. Feel the heavy gauge of our circular fleece, view newly released Trash Tees cut & sewn from 100% reclaimed waste cotton produced entirely in California, and discover how textile waste is diverted into heirloom wardrobe staples with a Hawaiian twist.
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A physical gathering space uplifting independent Native Hawaiian makers, featuring Kauaʻi botanicals, handmade carved wood accessories, and sustainable stationery.