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Our fifth installment of our Meet the Makers series will be talking about the creators of our clothing and snap back caps, Tanoa Samoa. The tanoa is the traditional Samoan bowl that the ‘ava is prepared in. It is different to the bowls you will find around the Pacific as they have many legs around the bowl.  The tanoa is culturally significant in Samoa as it is used during the customary ‘ava ceremony.  It is no wonder that the tanoa is used as the name and logo of Tanoa Samoa, who are fast becoming a significant player in the retail...

Today we are meeting our amazingly talented women of Mahealani Fashion. Mahealanis is a clothing brand selling original Samoan inspired designs. Their mix of modern styles with traditional features makes them stand out from the crowd. The store is run by a mum and daughter team from their store in Vaimoso. Their clothing have been seen around the globe. Their most memorable stage has been at the Miss World Pageant in 2015 when Latafale Auvaa wore two Mahealanis dresses while participating as a Miss World contestant. We know that Mahalanis styles are beautiful and come in a range of sizes and...

Today we chat with Phoebe (Fipe) Preuss a co owner of Living Koko.  We are in love with their Cacao products that we in Samoa fondly refer to as Koko. So sit back and enjoy our third installment of Meet the Makers and get to know Living Koko. 1. What does your business do?Living Koko is working closely with local and pacific based organisations to understand the ways in which we can support local communities through ethical trade and event sponsorship. We want to promote the health benefits of Koko (Cacao) and provide an alternative to confectionery based chocolate. 2....

Today we are talking to the artistic genius behind Aolele Creative, Leone Tui. Leone is an inspiration when it comes to her knowledge of Pacific History, so it is no wonder that her gift for making spectacular Pacific themed earrings is also a source of inspiration for Measina products. So, sit back and get to know Aolele Creative in Meet the Makers: Part 2. What does your business do? Under the label name Aolele Creative I produce handmade earrings that take design inspiration from Samoa and the Pacific.  How long have you been in business? I’ve been active making earrings by hand...

We have decided to do a series of blogs that feature the heart and soul of our company, the makers of our products.  Today we will be talking to Morwenna Petaia, owner of Measina Treasures of Samoa.  Morwenna is not only the owner of Measina, she has designed various products for the store as well as creating art pieces. What does your business do? Measina Treasures of Samoa are an online business selling products made by Samoans all over the world and products that support Samoan causes.  Measina is also developing our party plans and fundraising services so that we are...