About Ha‘a & Co.
WHAT DOES HA‘A MEANS & REPRESENT?
In ‘ōlelo (Hawaiian language) Ha’a is translated into English as “bent-knee dance” (pre-hula), a Hawaiian chant and dance performed before battle (similar to the Maori Haka and the Tongan sipi tau). Ha‘a represents humbleness, strength, spiritual preparedness & culture.
Ha’a represents the women before us and the women after us-like our scents being shared generation through generation.
HA‘A is also the creator’s daughter’s name, although only 2 years old at the start of business- Ha‘a is like her mom, aunties and grandmas. Courageous, independent, proud, yet, gentle, loving and forgiving.
OUR MISSION
Haʻa & Co. is a local fragrance line from Kaua‘i, crafting hand-poured products in small batches with clean ingredients. The brand focuses on sustainability and community support while empowering indigenous women by providing authentic fragrances that honor their culture.
ABOUT THE CREATOR
I founded Ha'a & Co. to offer meaningful Mother's Day gifts for my mom and aunts. During the COVID pandemic, we reminisced about their childhood experiences as six Japanese girls in rural Kaua'i. Drawing inspiration from these cherished memories, I created Nostalgic Scents of Hawai'i by Ha'a & Co. after conducting thorough research and testing.
Our company started with loved ones in mind and we hope to share that same aloha and nostalgia with your 'ohana.