Brooke Kahawai Holt is a Hawai‘i-based artist whose work is rooted in the ancestral practices of lauhala weaving and Lei hulu (feather) lei making as well as contmeporary jewelry through her brand 21 Degrees North Designs.
Guided by the stories of her kūpuna and the rhythm of island life, Brooke creates pieces that honor the cultural traditions passed through generations—each weave, each feather placed with intention, respect, and aloha.
Her lauhala work reflects the patience and presence required of the art form, transforming leaves gathered from the ‘āina into patterns that echo both heritage and contemporary expression.
In her feather lei, Brooke carries forward an honored legacy, crafting each strand with meticulous care and deep reverence for the practitioners who came before her.
Through her hands, these practices become living stories—mo‘olelo woven and shaped into wearables that embody both beauty and belonging.
For Brooke, creating is an act of preservation and connection. Every piece is a continuation of Hawaiian artistry, a celebration of culture, and a reminder that the knowledge of the past is carried forward—feather by feather, strand by strand.
