A Hawaiʻi Christmas gift guide

December 5, 2025

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Gifts that keep Hawaiʻi close, even when we’re not

Hawai‘i’ has long lived in the imaginations of tourists, tucked into family photo albums and boxes of home videos. And with so many souvenir shops and mass-produced trinkets, it can be easy to buy something that feels like “a piece of Hawai‘i” without actually supporting the place or its people. But gift-giving can be something more; an extension of aloha ‘āina, a deep, Indigenous love and care for our land. By choosing gifts from Native Hawaiian makers, we can center that care, sharing it with friends and family near and far.

This holiday season, let’s turn to shops with beautiful pieces that support our culture and keep you warm through winter. Theyʻll last much longer than a plastic lei or ABC store keychain stuffed in a drawer.

Cozy lei sweaters

Wear your lei year-round

Mahina Made is a Native Hawaiian, woman-owned brand rooted in giving back and practicing sustainability. Founded by a former teacher, the companyʻs lei apparel also supports Native Hawaiian nonprofits with every purchase.

Currently loving: Super Soft Niʻihau Shell Lei Sweatshirt

Niʻihau shell lei are treasured and rare, gathered only from the shores of Niʻihau. This ultra-comfy sweater features a lei design that honors the legacy of Queen Kapiʻolani, a special story you can share when gifting it.

Purchase this sweater or learn more: mahinamade.com

Hawaiʻian flora and fauna

For the animal and plants lover

The Hawaiian Islands are home to species found nowhere else on Earth, yet Hawai‘i is also known as the endangered species capital of the world. Laulima, founded by a conservation biologist, highlights remarkable wildlife through beautiful designs and donates a portion of its profits to conservation efforts.

Currently loving: Cloud forest blanket

Adorned with artwork of a beautiful ‘apapane perched on an ʻōhiʻa lehua tree in a dreamy Hawaiian rainforest, this soft blanket is perfect for cozying up by the fire, sipping hot cocoa, or enjoying a Netflix night.

Currently loving: Hair clips

These clips make a cute stocking stuffer, celebrate Hawai‘i’s native species, and are made from plant-based materials.

Purchase these items or learn more: laulima.store

Christmas sweaters

Hawaiian Roots Meet PNW Style

From the Hawaiian diaspora comes Kalani Co., a Pacific Northwest brand honoring aloha ʻāina. With the majority of Hawaiians now living away from the islands, we hope to see more makers and shops weaving Hawaiian perspectives into communities across the U.S.

Currently loving: All I want for Christmas is Spam musubi sweater

Share your love for Hawai‘i’s iconic snack while bringing smiles at every holiday party.

Currently loving: HI X PNW Native flower crewneck

This comfy crewneck features artwork of beloved Hawai‘i and PNW native flowers.

Purchase these sweaters or learn more: kalanicocreations.com

Beach towels for the planet

For your next vacation

Kākoʻo Collective is a Native Hawaiian woman-owned brand that transforms recycled plastic bottles into stylish, eco-friendly products. Carbon-neutral and committed to sustainability, their designs leave a minimal footprint on the planet.

Currently loving: Onaona sand-free towel

Inspired by Hawai‘i’s landscapes, this towel is made from recycled polyester, lightweight and easy to pack. Each one keeps six plastic bottles out of the landfill.

Purchase these towels or learn more: kakoucollective.com

Sustainable baby gifts

Hawaiʻi prints for babies and mamas

Kaleimamo Hawai’i is a small, ʻohana-run business specializing in re-usable cloth diapers and baby products made from organic materials. Each piece features colorful designs inspired by Native Hawaiian culture and stories.