♡ NET PROCEEDS SUPPORT OUR YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM
Responsibility
Made Beautiful.
A handcrafted Shibori kitchen cloth made by youth entrepreneurs — net proceeds go towards the PIKO Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP).
— your support. their future.
$15
Per Cloth
100%
Pre-Washed Cotton
500+
Students Impacted
$30,000
2026 Fundraising Goal
The story behind the cloth
The Story Behind
Every Fold
In Hawaiian, kuleana is often understood as responsibility, stewardship, and one’s sphere of care. At PIKO, that principle guides how we serve others: by strengthening small businesses from the inside out, investing in youth entrepreneurs, and helping build stronger communities through meaningful work.
The Kuleana Cloth is one expression of that mission. Created through PIKO’s Youth Entrepreneur Program, each cloth reflects care, creativity, and the discipline of making something by hand. The collection began with Nainoa and Olena Nikaido, PIKO’s first youth ambassadors, who handcrafted each cloth using Japanese Shibori technique.
More than a product, this cloth represents opportunity in motion. Every purchase helps invest in the next generation of makers, leaders, and business builders. 100% of net proceeds from each sale support the PIKO Youth Entrepreneurship Program.
How Your Purchase
Supports Our Youth Entrepreneurs
You Buy a Cloth
Every $12 cloth purchase sets the journey in motion.
Net Proceeds Go to YEP
Net proceeds from every sale go directly to the Youth Entrepreneurship Program.
They Learn & Create
Youth ambassadors gain real business skills from crafting to selling to leading.
Our Reach Grows
Every purchase helps us serve more students, school clubs, and build a nationwide network of young entrepreneurs.
Handcrafted by youth entrepreneurs
Our Collection
No two cloths are ever the same — just like the young people who make them.
Electric Blue
Bold, electric, and alive our Electric Blue captures the energy of a young entrepreneur's spark. Each cloth is uniquely dyed in striking blue tones, making it a one-of-a-kind piece of handcraft that brings both beauty and purpose into your home.
Purple Bloom
Soft, vibrant, and full of life, our Purple Bloom has hues that represent creativity, growth, and renewal. This cloth is more than a kitchen towel, it is a one-of-a-kind creation that brings artistry and purpose into your home.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who makes the product?: The product is made by Nainoa & Olena Nikaido.
- What does Kuleana mean?: Kuleana is a Hawaiian word often understood as responsibility, stewardship, and one’s area of care. It speaks to what we are entrusted to tend and honor with integrity and respect.
- Is the cloth washable?: Yes, the cloth is washable and also ultra-absorbent.
What is Japanese Shibori?
The Kuleana Cloth is created using a traditional Japanese tie-dye technique known for its intentional folds, bindings, and dyeing process that produces organic, one-of-a-kind patterns.
Rather than being printed, the fabric is carefully shaped and bound before dye is applied, allowing the design to emerge through the process itself.
No two cloths are ever exactly the same, making each Kuleana Cloth a unique expression of craftsmanship, patience, and care.
