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Bringing Hawaii’s Royal Past to Life: Restoring a 19th-Century Scrapbook of High Society and Politics

Honoring King Kalākaua’s Legacy at Kuro’s Workshop At Kuro’s Workshop, we don’t just restore items—we bring history back to life. A recent project took us on a journey to conserve...

An open journal displaying a soft, pastel-colored sketch titled ‘Sunrise at Kailua Beach.’ Under the journal are two other journals with beautifully patterned covers. Below the journals, a set of colored pencils is neatly arranged.

The Origin of the Aloha Journal

Handmade Keepsakes from Hawaii The inspiration for the Aloha Journal came to me during a deeply personal moment. After my grandma passed away, my family and I were sorting through...