History:

Hana Hou came to be 17 years ago, here in Hilo, when Michele Zane-Faridi took her interest and eye for Hawaiian antiques and collectables from the 1930’s, 40’s, and 50’s and opened a little shop on Kilauea Avenue.  Hana Hou, meaning Encore or “One more time” was the perfect venue to exchange and share the many goodies she had gathered and admired over the years. From Kilauea Avenue Hana Hou moved, making its home in a small space on Kalakaua Street. It was on Kalakaua Street that the store began to shift from collectables and towards her true passion in the arts, specifically fashion design, and handicrafts.

Thus Hana Hou has evolved.

Accordingly, Hana Hou began to feature clothing styles and patterns reminiscent of early Hawaii, like silk Aloha shirt and dress reproductions by Avanti. It was at this time that Hana Hou also began introducing lauhala weaving traditions and showcasing mats, hats and other natural products made by master weavers.

Currently located at 164 Kamehameha Avenue the now mother and daughter team run Hana Hou and showcases a wide variety of clothing and accessories from throughout Oceania. With items like Ni’ihau shell jewelry, Lauhala bags, and Mena clothing, Hana Hou is where contemporary fashion meets tradition.